In Sydney, the managing director of a property development firm recently became suspicious of the bona fides of a "Shaun J. Monroe", who claimed he was the chief executive of an outfit called Australian Capital Investments Group.
"Nothing seemed right. I was very nervous. He said he could get us mezzanine finance for a development cheaper than what banks are offering," the managing director said.
According to documents provided to the Herald, Monroe was seeking a A$375,000 ($418,705) upfront fee. But before any money was paid, the managing director found a picture of Morgan online and believed this was who he was dealing with. Monroe's cellphone number is also identical to one used by Morgan.
The deal was terminated.
The managing director said he was concerned Morgan was seeking to drum up more business in Australia and wanted to warn the public.
It is understood the Australian Securities and Investments Commission is assessing several complaints about Morgan from local businesspeople.
Following the completion of his Utah prison sentence Morgan was deported to New Zealand in early February 2013. His return home was noted by police who warned the public about the need to conduct "due diligence" when Morgan was revealed to be looking to buy a luxury penthouse apartment in the Metropolis building. He moved to Australia soon after where he updated his online resume. His new CV neglects to mention his convictions, and includes boasts of having given a keynote speech at a conference at a time when he was in prison.
Morgan's resume also claims he was awarded a masters degree from the London School of Economics, despite admitting last year such a claim was incorrect. "I've never been to the LSE," he said.
Morgan last year claimed he accepted the mistakes of his past and was not seeking to rewrite history.
"Whether you believe me or not, I'm not looking to change my name and hide out," he said. "I did what I did, I am what I am: Take it or leave it."
Morgan, aka Monroe, did not return calls.
