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Pop star’s fraud case a salutary tale

The fraud conviction against Guy Sebastian’s former manager, Titus Day, fits with the music industry’s long history of fraud, unethical behaviour and rip-offs by celebrity managers.

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Pop star Guy Sebastian this week joined the long list of celebrities who have been victims of fraudulent activity masterminded by their managers.

The case exposes a gaping hole in the regulation of celebrity agents and carries lessons for media personalities, artists and athletes who place their financial affairs in the hands of others.

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Tony Boyd is the former Chanticleer columnist. He has more than 35 years' experience as a finance journalist. Connect with Tony on Twitter. Email Tony at tony.boyd@afr.com

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