Sam Barnett,  the son of former Premier Colin Barnett has had his bank account and assets frozen by order of the Supreme Court.

A family is claiming the 30-year-old owes them $800,000 which has led to the account freeze.

Nine News Perth Reporter Gary Adshead told Gareth Parker on Mornings investors want their money back over a property development Mr Barnett was pitching.

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