
Joel Morehu-Barlow
A government employee who committed the largest public sector fraud in Queensland history by posing as a Tahitian prince.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 51min
118. The Prince (Joel Morehu-Barlow)
Joel Morehu-Barlow, a government employee turned con artist, infamously posed as a Tahitian prince and executed the largest public sector fraud in Queensland history. He embezzled over $16 million, exploiting a disastrous payroll system rollout. The discussion unveils his double life and the investigation that followed, balancing the serious effects of his actions with unexpected humor. Barlow's journey through incarceration and the psychological factors behind his fraud offer a gripping tale of crime, deception, and ultimately, redemption.