Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt has been scammed for roughly $17m AUD.

Bolt’s lawyers stated the money was deducted from his account with a private investment firm in Jamaica.

Peter Switzer from Switzer.com.au told Ben Fordham it’s “extremely important” to be aware of the details involved with bank scams.

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