Construction CEO Accuses Wife of Poisoning Him in Bitter Divorce
Mario Evangelo, head of the $300 million Panthera property empire, filed court documents alleging his estranged wife attempted to poison his food.
Mario Evangelo, the CEO of the Panthera property empire, has accused his estranged wife of poisoning his food, according to court documents. Evangelo, whose company is valued at $300 million, made the allegations as part of a contentious legal battle over their divorce.
The filings reportedly detail claims of poisoning and a subsequent hospital resuscitation. The dispute highlights the escalating acrimony in the divorce proceedings between Evangelo and his former wife, Janelle.
Evangelo's lawyer, Zali Burrows, is a notable figure in legal circles, having previously represented high-profile individuals. Burrows is handling the case for the Panthera CEO.
Additional court documents reportedly contain claims that Evangelo hired individuals described as 'bikies' in relation to the ongoing dispute. The exact nature and purpose of these alleged hires remain unclear from the provided information.
Evangelo, who leads the Panthera property development firm, has been involved in various public activities, including attending events like the 2023 Women in Business Awards with his then-wife.
Reports indicate the couple now lives separately, with Ms. Evangelo reportedly residing in the couple's apartment valued at approximately $9.5 million in Crown Towers.
This legal dispute marks a significant and dramatic turn in the divorce proceedings between the prominent construction industry figures.