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Former trustee who stole from $1m fund for underprivileged to be released from prison

Stephen Henare is banned from engaging in the affairs of any business, trust or company.

Scammed: From West Coast beekeeper to Brazilian drug mule

"I never thought I was carrying drugs."

'Alarm bells': 11yo girl approached by lockdown scammer

Scam reports are up 74%, sextortion 35%, objectionable material 66% during lockdowns.

Former Cera employees on trial over alleged fraud

The pair are facing a range of allegations brought by the Serious Fraud Office.

Undischarged bankrupt behind luxury vehicle scam remains in prison

It was described as one of the most egregious bankruptcy cases ever before the courts.

Police freeze nearly $1.9m linked to alleged VenusFX fraud

More than $2.2m in bank deposits from a software firm is not fraud, says an Auckland man.

Memory loss: Parole Board's concerns over jailed broker who defrauded clients of millions

Forex Brokers Limited director Russell Maher says he won't handle people's money again.

Accountant jailed for stealing $2m from boutique fashion company

Two business partners and friends lived a nightmare as their accountant defrauded them.

Arson trial: Couple accused of burning down house for $85,000 windfall

A man and a woman are accused of burning a house down to gain money from insurance.

Auckland woman serving home detention in $10m mansion for 'fraud'

The curious series of sales caught the eye of serious financial crime police.

Trump Organisation and CFO charged over alleged tax crimes

Trump's company charged on what prosecutor calls a 'sweeping and audacious' tax fraud.

'Bank robbery': Pensioner locked out of her $150k life savings

"The impact of this on my family has been devastating."

Missing woman Melissa Caddick's alleged scheme laid bare in court

Court has heard how Caddick allegedly tricked investors into handing over more than $30m.

Bank freezes pensioner's $150k life savings: Daughter treated for stress

'Why does my mum have to justify her spending?'

'A tussle over a corpse': Vector's private prosecution over alleged $1m fraud

A rare private prosecution trial against a corporate is due to be held next year.

High Court strikes out part of $278m claims against PwC

Judge says the claims can be regarded as 'frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process'.

Man behind one of NZ's biggest investment fund frauds faces decade in jail

Kelly Tonkin faces a decade in jail after admitting Penrich investment fund fraud.

170 victims: Economist pleads guilty to one of NZ's biggest investment fund frauds

Christchurch-based economist charged with one of NZ's biggest frauds is back in court.