'A theft from the entire community': GST fraud nets prison term
Some of the money McCormick paid back he didn't have the authority to use.
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Nest-egg to nightmare: Facebook scammer swindles $284k from victims
"We've become collateral damage to his greed."
Corruption case: Former roading manager, three others named
SFO says corruption was worth more than $1 million.
'The verdicts were not unreasonable': Court dismisses Ports of Auckland fraudster's appeal
Despite admitting her guilt at sentencing, Litia Vuniduvu appealed the jury's verdict.
Super-scam warning over new fake NZ Super Fund fraud
NZ Super Fund scam involves sinister tactics.
'Entrenched' conman with 75 convictions denied parole
Crimes ranged from selling non-existent items to stealing a commercial floor scrubber.
'Indefensible': Auckland rest home fraudster's suppression fight to save job
After stealing the rest home's money the man became a respected industry professional.
'Got too greedy': Father cuts off daughter who stole thousands from his credit card
The 43-year-old woman accepts she 'got too greedy'.
'Could not have been more blatant': Woman forges script for sleeping pills
The Morrinsville woman was in 'bad place' at the time, her lawyer said.
Another property investor pleads guilty to fraud charges
Four charged by SFO in mortgage fraud case.
Jury begins deliberating fate of businessman accused of $1.3m rest home fraud
'His failure doesn't make him a criminal.'
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Spy allegations and 'stellar' reputation cited as reasons for accused's secrecy
The start of the joint trial was delayed because of a positive Covid-19.
Winston Peters lashes out at 'spurious allegations' after NZ First Foundation acquittals
Two men were accused by the SFO of attempting to conceal nearly $750,000 in donations.
NZ First Foundation case: Accused pair not guilty of donations fraud
The pair were charged by the SFO just before the 2020 general election.
Where is Harmon Wilfred? Bankers are $1 million out of pocket and looking for him
Heartland Bank seeks to serve bankruptcy notice on wife of overstaying American.
Serial fraudster hit with 15-year companies ban after latest lies
It is the second longest company directing ban ever handed down.
NZ First Foundation case: Identities of accused pair permanently suppressed
A group of media companies has for years argued the duo should be identified.
NZ First Foundation case: Accused argues elections at risk if named
Verdicts in the case are expected to be delivered in the coming week.
Covid wage subsidy fraud: Govt targets seven more for prosecution
MSD targets more for prosecution while the SFO continues to investigate the big fish.
Former head boy science whizz hit with US crypto fraud lawsuit
Ivan Ravlich is facing accusations he defrauded investors out of their crypto.
'They are nice to me, and I'm nice to them': What motivates political party donors
Current rules require public disclosure of donations over $15,000.
'Choose someone you trust': Lawyer fined $7500 in EPOA misuse case
Lawyer fined after another enduring power of attorney stole money, asset from donor.
Thieves steal driver's licence from letterbox, buy car, police won't investigate
The victim says she even alerted police to a potential address for the thieves.
Tauranga lawyer conned out of $50,000 in sophisticated fraud
Bank says its customers are increasingly being being targeted by scammers.
Malaysian government prevents football fraud accused from returning to NZ
The charges are over the construction and funding of a $17m football complex in Auckland.
Watch: 'This is where it gets a bit crazy' - Kiwis warned about sophisticated scam
NZ children's book author Malcolm Clarke has posted a viral video warning of the scam.
Donald Trump's former main man faces ethics charges in election role
Trump's primary lawyer during his failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
'Completely unsound': NZ's biggest-ever fraudster's appeal rejected
John Richard Bracken will stay in prison despite begging in tears to be let out.
'Sophisticated' scam that cost Melbourne man $700k
Scammers have defrauded millions from people in Australia by posing as legitimate banks.
Former New Zealand women's rugby league team physiotherapist denied shot at Supreme Court appeal
Northland physio Skye Renes denied Supreme Court appeal against ACC fraud convictions.
Pair of roading company directors named in bribery case
The SFO charged six people this year over what a judge has called an 'elaborate scheme'.
'Havoc': Man loses thousands in hacking scam
A Brisbane man lost thousands of dollars and airpoints after his accounts were hacked.
Loss of mana: Fraudster jailed after losing millions from his own iwi
Te Whitinga Mark Huirua brought shame and a loss of mana to his iwi after losing $3.1m.