Shockwave sent through women’s pro surfing as Australian star is accused of stealing another surfer’s wallet and illegally spending thousands of dollars online shopping following wild dinner in Hawaii, “Sorry! I was drunk!”

"There were multiple attempts at online purchases with credit cards in Australia, adding to over ten thousand dollars!"

There’s been reports of a “huge rift” between European and Australian surfers following a wild post-contest celebration and alleged theft at Lei Lei’s Bar and Grill on Oahu’s North Shore. 

According to our source, the wallet of a leading European surfer went missing at a dinner at the Turtle Bay eatery and bar following the conclusion of the Haleiwa Challenger, the final qualifying event of the season. 

Accusations flew and fingers were pointed causing much consternation and bad blood between the European and Australian camps, the colonisers versus the colonised y’might say.

The wallet was handed back by the alleged thief the following afternoon with the explanation, “Sorry I was drunk.” 

“But,” said our source, “here’s the kicker. There were multiple attempts at online purchases with credit cards (yes more than one) in Australia, adding to over ten thousand $$ that were made morning after the incident, like 9am the next day!” 

Various sporting bodies connected to surfing are reportedly trying to keep a lid on the incident. 

More as the curtain is pulled back.