Luxury fashion label Christian Dior has revealed it was in possession of more than $260,000 in an account in the name of alleged fraudster Melissa Caddick.
Receivers attempting to recoup millions for out-of-pocket investors, approached the fashion house in search of a decade's worth of Ms Caddick's purchases, and details on any money it held on her behalf.
In documents provided to the Federal Court, Christian Dior Australia's (CDA) solicitor Masiullah Zaki said "it has become apparent" that $262,940 was held in an account under Ms Caddick's name.
"CDA does not know to whom this money truly belongs," Mr Zaki's affidavit reads.
The document reveals $200,000 was transferred to Dior via electronic transfer and $62,940 was paid via American Express credit card.
Mr Zaki told the ABC Dior no longer held any money referrable to Ms Caddick as it transferred it to the receivers on December 14.
The company also sought a court order to prevent any third-party claims in respect to the Caddick monies against Dior.
The affidavit also notes that while some of the sought-after financial documents can be provided within 14 days, retrieving credit card receipts would require "significant work" including engaging third parties.
Ms Caddick disappeared from her home in Sydney's eastern suburbs after a November 2020 raid by the corporate watchdog and Australian Federal Police.
Ms Caddick's foot was found on a beach on a remote south coast beach three months later, which police later used to confirm her death.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) was investigating the 49-year-old's alleged Ponzi scheme.
Court-appointed receivers are now attempting to claw back more than $23 million owed to her former clients, including by selling Dior jewellery.
Four separate auctions have been held to sell her personal belongings, but only represent a fraction of the cash she allegedly stole from family and friends.
