Former footy agent Ricky Nixon could be declared bankrupt by the end of THIS WEEK as he faces court over raft of new criminal charges
- Ricky Nixon could be broke by the end of the week
- Development comes after he was hit with new criminal charges
- Nixon is accused of selling counterfeit football merchandise
Former football agent Ricky Nixon is facing the imminent threat of bankruptcy after facing new criminal charges in court on Tuesday.
The controversial figure has been hit with nine charges of making a false document, after already being charged with 10 charges of deception over the sale of allegedly fake commemorative footballs bought by Melbourne fans following the Demons’ 2021 Grand Final victory .
The allegedly fake footballs were sold by Nixon, 58, for $575, plus $20 shipping, and were said to be signed by the premiership players.
Buyers were also led to believe that proceeds would be donated to a children’s charity.
The 58-year-old attended the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday. No details regarding the case were revealed, although a mention was postponed until June.
Ricky Nixon could be declared bankrupt by the end of this week
The former footy agent has been hit with new charges over alleged fraud
Nixon has denied the fraud allegations, claiming he was duped by a bogus AFL licensee who sold him the footballs.
The former officer also claims the authentic footballs were traded to fund the alleged conman’s drug habit.
The Herald Sun reports that Nixon may be declared bankrupt this week.
A creditors’ petition has been filed by Melbourne businessman Greg O’Shea after Nixon failed to pay the $40,000 he was allegedly owed after selling tickets to the footy.
A creditor’s petition is a request for the bankruptcy of an individual. The application has been filed with the Federal Court.
On March 16, Nixon was served a bankruptcy notice, giving him 21 days to repay the money or risk bankruptcy proceedings.
That case will be heard on Thursday this week.
O’Shea claims he is owed a commission from Nixon after the pair struck a deal that would see the 58-year-old sell five corporate hospitality tickets to last year’s AFL grand final.
Nixon denies the claim.