Anton Billis was once so close to his friend, convicted fraudster Michael Giovinazzo, he was the best man at his wedding. But their 25-year friendship is now in tatters, and is being pored over in the Victorian Supreme Court. Anton Billis was once so close to his friend, convicted fraudster Michael Giovinazzo, he was the best man at his wedding. But their 25-year friendship is now in tatters, and is being pored over in the Victorian Supreme Court. Business / Companies Sydney Morning Herald – Business