Once hailed as an industrial messiah, billionaire Sanjeev Gupta was celebrated for rescuing the iconic Whyalla steelworks and promising a revolutionary green future.
Street parades and political fanfare greeted his arrival, positioning Gupta as a modern titan capable of revitalising regional manufacturing while pioneering sustainable industry.
Today, the celebratory banners have faded amid mounting scrutiny over his complex financial empire, leaving workers and townspeople questioning the substance behind his grand vision.