Clive Palmer’s former long-serving lawyer, who the mining magnate accused of stealing $30 million, gave more than $2.5 million in gold bullion to someone for “safekeeping”, but does not know where it is, a court has heard.

Sam Iskander allegedly stole tens of millions of dollars from the former federal MP and Trumpet of Patriots chairman while representing the billionaire in his legal matters through his firm, Alexander Law.

Palmer launched legal action against Iskander last month, alleging money had been stolen from his mining company, Mineralogy, since 2016, after an audit of Palmer’s legal bills uncovered discrepancies.

Clive Palmer, Trumpet of Patriots chairman and party spokesperson. Credit: Alex Ellinghausen

After the allegations were aired, Iskander surrendered his practisin

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