Athena Razos jailed for stealing over $1.56 million from Melbourne law firm

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The Victorian County Court has today sentenced Athena Razos to 5 years 3 months’ imprisonment after stealing over $1.56 million from a Melbourne law firm.

Razos’ sentencing comes after the 59-year-old pleaded guilty in November 2022 to 16 charges of obtaining financial advantage by deception, and obtaining property by deception.

The disqualified paralegal embezzled from a Melbourne legal firm between 2013 and 2017, exploiting her position and knowledge of their accounting processes to carry out over 100 transactions for her own benefit.

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Razos’ sentencing comes after the 59-year-old pleaded guilty in November 2022 to 16 charges of obtaining financial advantage by deception, and obtaining property by deception.

The money went towards the construction of a new house in Box Hill South on land she had previously bought for about $1 million.

While carrying out these offences, Ms Razos had prior convictions for theft and fraud, including
theft from a law practice where she used to work.

Razos’ offending was uncovered in late 2017 and the Victorian Legal Services Board found she was not a fit and proper person to work in the profession in 2020.

Razos’ sentencing today comes after a mention hearing in the County Court in February 2023 and a further plea hearing.

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