Embattled gold medalist caught living a life of luxury in Bali
A major A Current Affair investigation has tracked former "mean machine" swim sensation and alleged fraudster Neil Brooks to Bali.
Brooks and his wife Linda were arrested on serious fraud charges involving $1.95 million in Brisbane five years ago.
The pair were granted bail and allowed to keep their passports.
Neil Brooks. A Current Affair
A Current Affair reporter Steve Marshall and Neil Brooks. A Current Affair
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The couple have been unable to return to Australia, until now, due to pandemic travel restrictions and their vaccination status.
A Brisbane magistrate recently threatened to issue a warrant for the former Olympian's arrest if he does not front up to court in August.
A Current Affair can reveal the couple have been living and running businesses in the Australian holiday favourite, Bali.
Former "mean machine" swim sensation, Neil Brooks. A Current Affair
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The investigation was weeks in the making and exposed Brooks' blissful life in the island paradise, living an idyllic villa compound - complete with a lap pool for the former swimmer.
Almost unrecognisable, the relay gold medallist is dressed in cut-off denim shorts and a singlet.
The former TV presenter was spotted doing the rounds, visiting his businesses in the beach-side village of Uluwatu.
Neil Brooks. A Current Affair
Neil Brooks and A Current Affair reporter Steve Marshall. A Current Affair
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He was seen settling in for a bite of brunch at one of his bustling eateries, completely unaware A Current Affair's Steve Marshall was sitting just a few tables away.
"Steve Marshall from A Current Affair," the reporter said to a surprised Brooks exiting the Nourish Cafe.
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