Former AFL star Nick Stevens jailed over pool scam
Former AFL star Nick Stevens has been found guilty of defrauding six Mildura families out of more than $170,000 in a swimming pool installation scam.
7news.com.auI don’t have live access to feed in this moment, but here’s what’s broadly known about Nick Stevens from recent coverage:
- There have been multiple high-profile updates about Nick Stevens, the former AFL Carlton midfielder, related to a pool installation fraud case. In early 2026 reports indicated a trial delay due to procedural issues, with prosecutors experiencing technical difficulties and a new jury expected to be seated soon [source coverage from 7NEWS around Feb 24–25, 2026].[1][8]
- By May 20–21, 2026, additional reporting noted that Stevens faced sentencing discussions after being found guilty in some proceedings related to defrauding several Mildura families of more than AU$168,000, with the court preparing for further sentencing actions the following month.[2][4]
- Earlier related coverage has described the case as spanning many years with multiple trials aborted or delayed, reflecting the complexity and seriousness of the fraud allegations.[5][1]
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