Arnold Schwarzenegger security boss mate denies alleged tax fraud
A KEY figure in bringing Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger to Melbourne is about to go on trial for an alleged multimillion-dollar tax fraud.
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A KEY figure in bringing Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger to Melbourne is about to go on trial for an alleged multimillion-dollar tax fraud.
Former security firm boss Harry Korras flanked the famous muscleman as he made his way through adoring crowds during media engagements at the Arnold Classic bodybuilding fair in the city last weekend.
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Mr Korras, who claims to be a managing partner in the Arnold Classic Asia, will face a County Court trial in July.
He and gym owner Tony Doherty picked up Schwarzenegger when the star arrived at Melbourne airport for the three-day event bearing his name.
Mr Korras said he worked as Schwarzenegger’s event manager and it was his job to ensure the movie star got to each of his Melbourne engagements.
“I’m not his bodyguard. I’m just an event manager. I was there getting him from place to place. If he wanted to get ice cream we take him off to do that. I played my role, I think I did it quite well and that’s it,” he said.
“He had other guys as his bodyguards. I don’t work in security anymore.”
Mr Korras was also involved in the 2015 visit to Melbourne by the bodybuilding legend, movie star and former governor of California.
Four years ago, Mr Korras’ national security firm ACG was the subject of a joint taskforce probe into black money wage payments.
Trident Taskforce investigators allege Mr Korras and his co-accused paid security contractors with cash. He denies the charge.
ACG’s security licence and those of eight employees — including Mr Korras’ — were revoked by Victoria Police following the probe.
As well as Mr Korras, Sam Karram, Mohamed Ammouchi, Chris Georgiou, Julian Milla and Frank Moussa are all due to go on trial at the County Court in July. They also deny all charges.
During the 2014 probe, taskforce detectives raided businesses and properties in Melbourne and Sydney.
Catering giant Spotless bought ACG and its contracts shortly after it was revealed the security company was the target of a major federal law enforcement probe. ACG provided security at Etihad Stadium, BHP, Coca Cola Amatil, John Holland, Myer, Spotless and Toll.
Mr Korras cannot be found on Victoria Police’s private security guard registry.