Perth businessman Chris Marco had lodged an appeal over his 43 fraud convictions for allegedly defrauding his clients of millions of dollars, and investing their money in real estate and luxury cars.

Marco was sentenced to 14 years jail in the WA Supreme Court in October after he was found guilty on all charges of fraud by a jury.

Chris Marco outside the West Australian Supreme Court last year. Credit: Jesinta Burton

An appeal was lodged in his case on Thursday afternoon by his lawyer Luka Margaretic.

The appeal asks the court to set aside the convictions in all 43 counts, and says they are “having regard to the evidence … unreasonable and cannot be supported”.

This masthead understands appeals barrister Robert Wilson has been briefed on the potential appeal. Loading

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