Melissa Caddick’s husband, Anthony Koletti, targeting investigators: police

The husband of alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick has targeted ASIC investigators by releasing songs that suggest his missing wife was the subject of cruel treatment, police claim.

Melissa Caddick and Anthony Koletti.

Police claim the husband of alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick has targeted ASIC investigators by releasing songs that suggest his missing wife was the subject of cruel and inhumane treatment by the corporate watchdog.

Court documents obtained by The Australian say police fear Anthony Koletti’s “grief” and “blame” towards lead ASIC investigator Isabella Allen could escalate when the multi-million-dollar mansion in which he lives is seized by liquidators in the next two months.

Police say the additional financial stress caused by the seizure of his residence and car, and the “renewed media interest” from a Channel Nine series into her disappearance could result in an escalation of his behaviour.

When notified by The Australian of the application on Tuesday night , Mr Koletti said he was “extremely shocked” an order was being lodged.

On Wednesday afternoon Mr Koletti told The Australian he would accept the order.

“Obviously I have no intention of harming Isabella Allen, so I think the best approach is just to accept it and not go anywhere near her, it sounds like heaven to me,” he said.

Melissa Caddick and Anthony Koletti. Picture: Supplied via 7 News

“I think that they’re just trying to protect themselves, but more importantly, make me look like a bad person.”

ASIC allege that over an eight-year period Ms Caddick, 49, obtained $30,195,674 mainly from family and friends to invest in shares, but instead of investing the funds, she falsified her clients’ share portfolios.

The Federal Court has heard she allegedly used $23m of the funds on a lavish lifestyle, which included overseas holidays, luxury cars, jewellery and real estate.

In November 2020 ASIC and the Australian Federal Police raided Caddick’s Dover Heights home. The following day she vanished and three months later her decomposed foot was discovered on a remote beach on the NSW south coast.

In their application for the AVO, police referred to an alleged incident at the ASIC head office on the anniversary of the execution of the search warrant, various posts on LinkedIn, as well as an album Mr Koletti released on Spotify.

The Australian can reveal Koletti has continued to write electronic music with spoken-word lyrics directed at the ASIC investigator and released an album titled “Raid” in 2021.

The album cover features a pair of Melissa Caddick’s running shoes – the same Asics brand in which her foot was found.

The album features songs titled Improper, Cruel and Inhumane, No Rights and Melissa is Missing, which include lyrics about Ms Allen and her team.

Police are relying upon the lyrics “a young lady from a large corporation that tortured a lady for 14 hours” and that he used her initials in another song.

Mr Koletti says he is “proud” of his music.

“I‘m proud of what I’ve done by letting people know exactly what happened on the day of the raid, and I have no intention of hurting anyone, but I would like everyone to know the truth,” he said.

Police also say he visited the corporate watchdog’s head office in Sydney on the anniversary of the execution of the search warrant, putting up posters in the foyer which said “ASIC = WOMANSLAUGHTER”.

“This made (Allen) feel intimidated as this was the only place (Mr Koletti) knew (Allen) frequented,” documents read.

The documents state Mr Koletti posted eleven times on ASIC’s LinkedIn, stating he holds the watchdog responsible for the death of his wife.

“Police believe it is evident (Mr Koletti) views (Ms Allen) as the face of ASIC and is focusing his grief and apportioning blame to (Ms Allen). Police fear his behaviour will escalate with added financial stress caused by liquidation and renewed media interest,” court documents state.

Anthony Koletti speaks to media outside Bondi Police Station in Sydney in 2020. Picture: Joel Carrett

The Australian also revealed on Wednesday Mr Koletti was warned by NSW Police in August last year, after sending Ms Allen four text messages, seen by The Australian, in which he requested she return a computer server that had been seized by the regulator.

While there are no conditions yet listed on the apprehended violence order, police will apply for orders that Mr Koletti not assault or threaten, stalk, harass or intimidate, or recklessly destroy or damage any property owned by Ms Allen, and that he not approach her, where she lives, or works for a period of five years.

When contacted by The Australian on Wednesday Ms Allen refused to comment on Mr Koletti’s online recordings and the application.

The matter will be heard at Downing Centre Local Court on February 23.