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Press Release • October 4, 2024 10:15 AEST
Prominent property investor and entrepreneur Zaki Amer has successfully appealed his conviction in the New South Wales District Court in Parramatta, overturning a previous district court decision. On this appeal, the court amended the previous conviction for the $1,250 fraud charge, with Mr Justice Colefax granting section 10(1)(b) without recording the conviction.
SYDNEY, October 4, 2024 (Newswire.com) – This case arose from an isolated incident involving a relatively small amount of $1,250 and was thoroughly reviewed during appeal. The court acknowledged mitigating factors, including significant steps taken by Amer since the incident, including repaying the amount in full and addressing the underlying pressures that contributed to the situation.
“We are grateful that the court has carefully considered the facts and given us the opportunity to continue to make positive contributions to the real estate industry,” Amir said. “This has been a learning experience and I remain committed to transparency and ethical practices.”
During the appeal, Ameer’s defense team, comprising eminent barrister Philip Strickland SC of Forbes Court and Ameer’s lawyer Jasmina Seikh, argued that the crime occurred under difficult circumstances, including the psychological pressures of 2020. He emphasized that he did.
The court found that the case did not warrant a conviction, especially given the small amount of money involved and the fact that Amer had made full restitution before being indicted. In its court filing, NSW Fair Trading also did not oppose the acquittal.
Mr Amer is best known as the founder of DDP Properties, which has helped Australians achieve financial freedom through strategic real estate investing. Now that the appeal has been successfully concluded, he wants to continue to focus on his customers and business.
“This experience has strengthened my commitment to my clients and to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all my dealings,” Mr. Amir said. “I am committed to ensuring that the lessons learned enhance my ability to serve my clients and the broader community.”
With the success of the appeal behind him, Mr. Amir remains focused on his mission of empowering individuals through real estate. His commitment to providing quality real estate advice and ethical investment strategies is unwavering.
Mr. Amer looks forward to continuing his work advocating for integrity and transparency in the real estate industry and helping individuals build financial security through real estate.
Source: DDP
