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Pendlebury Sues Ex-Adviser Over Alleged $2.15 Million Transfers and Unpaid Loan

Court filings link dozens of disputed withdrawals to companies tied to Western United projects overseen by Jason Sourasis.

Overview

  • The Collingwood captain has filed a Supreme Court of Victoria case alleging more than $2.14 million was taken from his investment account without authorization.
  • Court documents detail over 50 withdrawals between 2015 and 2023, including a largest single transfer of about $305,000 from a Macquarie account.
  • Pendlebury also claims a $300,000 personal loan to Jason Sourasis from March 2023 was not repaid after a revised six to 12 month term at 50% annual interest.
  • Descriptions on transfers reference entities linked to Sourasis, including Sayers Road Investment Co, Western Melbourne Group and Jaszac Investments, as well as payments labeled Seaford Beach.
  • Sourasis has vehemently denied the allegations and declined further comment, while Pendlebury seeks the return of funds, loan repayment, interest and damages with representation by Leon Zwier.