Calvin Harris Accuses Financial Adviser of Stealing Millions

Scottish producer and DJ Calvin Harris (real name Adam Wiles) has accused his financial advisor of stealing $22.5 million to fund a Hollywood real estate project.

The allegations:

• Harris alleges that in 2023 his advisor, Thomas St. John, asked him to help fund the CMNTY Culture Campus real estate project in Hollywood, which had run low on funds.

• The project was to be a 460,000 square foot development with recording studios, office space and artists’ lounges.

• Harris’ attorneys allege St. John asked the DJ to sign documents without providing information on the project.

• Harris reportedly made a $10 million loan to the project and a $12.5 million equity investment.

Money trail:

• Shortly after, Harris alleges that St. John caused the company to distribute $11.7 million to an entity St. John controlled, which his lawyers have denied.

• Harris’ lawyers claim their client has no idea where his investment went and what it’s been used for.

Redevelopment:

• In 2024, project developers opted to pursue a residential project on the site of the proposed CMNTY Culture Campus, citing “shifting market dynamics.”

• St. John’s lawyers claim Harris is one of several investors in the 750-apartment project, with attorney Sasha Frid telling Variety that Harris “actively pursued this development opportunity.”

Overdue payments:

• Harris’ team allege the $10 million loan was made on the condition it was repaid by the end of January 2025.

• Both principal and interest remain unpaid.

• St. John resigned as Harris’ financial advisor in April.