Paramedics rushed to the luxury Hotel Pension Grimus on Mount Buller after a 33-year-old woman suffered heart issues and cold sweats following an alleged drink-spiking incident.
The Alleged Incident
The emergency unfolded at 11:49 p.m. on July 26, 2025, during a mutual friend’s birthday gathering at the upscale ski resort, a popular spot for Melbourne’s elite. Melissa Jreissati, marketing director for Levantine Hill winery and daughter of property developer Dr. Elias Jreissati, became clammy and experienced heart problems, prompting an ambulance call in the early hours of July 27.
Charges Against Amy Tossoun
Brighton socialite Amy Tossoun, 33, co-founder of Richmond Dentist and mother of three, faces charges of possessing amphetamines and introducing a drug of dependence into another person’s body. Conviction on these offenses carries a maximum five-year prison sentence.
Victoria Police confirmed the incident at a licensed premises on Mount Buller. Tossoun must appear at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on June 10.
Responses from Involved Parties
Ambulance Victoria declined to release specifics, stating, ‘As the people involved in this have been identified, we will be unable to provide any details.’
A spokesperson for Tossoun said she is ‘taking this matter extremely seriously’ and has engaged lawyers. ‘Now that the matter is before the court, she will not be making any further comment.’
Profiles of Key Figures
Jreissati maintains a low-key social media presence despite frequent appearances at society events. Her family recently listed a Eureka Tower sub-penthouse for nearly $13 million.
Tossoun, known in VIP circles and speculated as a contender for a Real Housewives of Melbourne reboot, was photographed at Mount Buller prior to the allegations.
Mount Buller’s Controversial Past
The resort has hosted lavish events, including parties in high-end spots like the Timbuktu complex penthouse, currently listed for $9.25 million. Past scandals include a 2016 staff trip involving property damage and violence at Reindeer Ski Lodge, and a 2017 misuse of $85,000 in public funds by resort management.
