The Serious Fraud Office launched a probe earlier this year.

Despite not entering a plea, Roger Pikia said he'd 'vigorously defend the charges'.

The 49-year-old's interim name suppression lapsed at 3pm today.

Elderly victim deceived into considering serial offender as "a younger brother".

The suppression battle over allegations of improper political donations continues.

The Court of Appeal gave the man a week to mount a further appeal.

Disgraced financial adviser Barry Kloogh was jailed for over 8 years for theft and fraud.

Judge denies suppression, says: 'In my view the subject matter is inherently political.'

The scam page asks people to enter credit card details to view a live stream of the event.

A judge asked Gavin Bainbridge where the money went. For the first time he explains.

Ex-Australian TV presenter Simone Wright sentenced over 'dying child' Trade Me frauds.

Online crims take advantage of the pandemic.

Geoffrey Smith also actively misled the court and obstructed an SFO investigation.

The accused argued the case has become a 'political smear attack' against Winston Peters.

"Dire economic circumstances" of Covid-19 increase likelihood of hardship, lawyer argues.

Their activities linked to card skimming of machines at two hospitals parking sites.

The man briefly appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.

Judge Roberts told journalists: 'There is to be no publication of this man's name.'

The money was used to fund a gambling addiction, a jet ski, cosmetic surgery,

The accused today argued they were the 'target' of the media and victim of leaks.

A dealership has handed over the keys to a $60,000 car without receiving any payment.

Peng Pian admitted he was greedy and has now repaid the victims of his fraud.

Media argued voters must be told who the two charged by the SFO are before election day.

Leticia Margaret Drake was convicted of benefit fraud that spanned over 10 years.