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Importers got rich on COVID masks; the shipment’s still on the dock

Importers got rich on COVID masks; the shipment’s still on the dock

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The two-deck yacht was cruising Sydney Harbour, the party on board in full swing, and among those enjoying themselves was import businessman Jack Reuben.

It was late 2021 and Reuben had plenty of reasons to celebrate. Corona beer flowed. Sushi was sliced up. People were breakdancing on the deck – an event video blasted electronica tune Party Rock Anthem and showed Reuben, in a black T-shirt emblazoned MAJOR, dancing along.

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Liam WalshReporterLiam Walsh writes on investigations and companies with The Australian Financial Review. He has won multiple media awards, worked in Japan and is now based in Brisbane. Email Liam at liam.walsh@afr.com.au
Neil Chenoweth
Neil ChenowethSenior writerNeil Chenoweth is an investigative reporter for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney and has won multiple Walkley Awards. Connect with Neil on Twitter. Email Neil at nchenoweth@afr.com.au

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