A Melbourne-based security company has ceased trading just five months after launching, leaving a number of former workers pursuing unpaid wages through civil channels.
Arrow Security Group, established in May 2025 by Roxanne Kekatos, issued employment contracts for management and security roles before moving to deregister the business in October. Corporate records show the company operated with minimal capital during its short existence.
Some former staff said they were told the company had secured major commercial contracts, including work at Westfield shopping centres. However, Westfield operator Scentre Group confirmed to news.com.au it had no dealings with the company.
The company also entered into a contract with workforce management platform Guardhouse. Guardhouse said it received only a “nominal amount” despite documentation suggesting a larger payment had been made.
Former HR director Brooke Logie said she was left to inform staff that expected contracts would not proceed.
“People had left other jobs for the positions,” she said.
In a statement to news.com.au, Ms Kekatos said the business was unable to secure contracts and could not continue operating.
“Unfortunately, we could not secure any contracts and therefore it was no longer feasible to continue trading,” she said. “Hence the company is no longer trading.”
She said only three employees were unpaid for their final fortnight and denied broader non-payment.
Victoria Police confirmed the matter was reviewed, including by its Financial Crime Squad, and determined to be a civil issue.
Source: news.com.au
