Business manager pleads guilty in $4m property development fraud
The fraud involved a false representation that a $4.4m deposit was needed for a property.
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Former liquidator guilty of theft, perjury and obstructing SFO
After defending himself during his trial, Geoffrey Smith was convicted today.
Increase in online shopping scam worries police and Netsafe
Increase in complaints of Northlanders being ripped off buying goods online.
Revealed: Details of scam which cost Team NZ $2.8m
Dalton has consistently denied the money lost in the fraud was taxpayers' money.
$250,000 debts: 'I may be a great teacher... but I am not a business owner'
Childcare owner "went on overseas trips" while owing $250,000 in taxes.
Motelier asked to rip off emergency housing scheme
A motelier is warning about a potential emergency housing scam.
Twenty-year tax swindle: Auckland accountant jailed for fraud
Auckland accountant received more than $700,000 she wasn't entitled to.
Liquidator flags serious concerns over failed financial firm
Investors owed millions left in the lurch.
Home detention for businessman in $537k tobacco tax fraud
An inspection by Biosecurity NZ found a container with smokes hidden inside boxes of food.
Co-defendant in CBL fraud case argues for name suppression
The man faces charges of theft, obtaining by deception and false accounting.
Accused fraudster fights MSD over use of personal information
MSD has previously been criticised for breaching its clients' privacy.
Former TV presenter guilty of 'dying child' lie on Trade Me
Simone Wright conned Trade Me buyers with "cruel lie", court heard
Accountant jailed after $740k IRD fraud; majority spent on gambling, lifestyle
Megan Nyree Findlay defrauded the money from a company owned by her family.
Former senior Te Papa payroll worker stole $122,000 from museum
Te Papa says the fraud has been referred to police for criminal investigation.
Fraudster claims he was kidnapped at gunpoint in Russell Crowe's helicopter
Woman on trial for fraud says husband used to tell "spectacular" stories.
Fraud trial: Ex-Australian TV presenter accused of inventing sick son
"It was a good game," victim of fraud tells court.
Scam alert: Jacinda Ardern being used by fraudsters to dupe Kiwis into dodgy Bitcoin scams
Scammers falsely claim Jacinda Ardern flashed her Bitcoin cash to a live TV audience.
What a judge ordered Jami-Lee Ross to do with SFO documents 'leak'
The SFO said it 'inadvertently disclosed' the material to the MP and his co-defendants.
SFO seeks injunction against Jami-Lee Ross over 'leak'
Exclusive: It is understood the SFO inadvertently disclosed material.
Fraudster jailed: Wife of man defrauded on deathbed happy with sentence
Barry Kloogh defrauded couple out of more than $700,000.
Defrauding a dying man: Predatory behaviour unmasked
The disgraced financial adviser was sentenced to eight years, 10 months' jail.
Mogul ordered to hand over bank details and passwords
Police also targeted details of his business connections, accountants and lawyers.
More prison time for Trade Me con-man
Serial con-artist sentenced today after being caught orchestrating more frauds.
The broker, the fraud and the $500k in gold bullion
The true scale of Russell Maher's fraud may never be known.
The aliases, the cons, the elusive yacht trip: One of NZ's most wanted fugitives jailed
Conman Paul Bennett was arrested as he sailed into Sydney on a luxury yacht.
Property investors accused of deceiving banks for millions head to trial
The group allegedly duped banks for loans to buy residential properties in Auckland.
What led police to release photos of suspected Wilson Parking card skimmer
Skimming fraud hits hospital ticket machines, investigation underway.
Warning: Fake emails telling Kiwis they may have Covid-19
Ministry of Health says it "doesn't request personal details via email".
Sentencing delayed for Māori King adviser
Rangi Whakaruru, who is on bail, is now due to be sentenced in October.
Trial for trio accused of laundering money through ANZ
As part of the police sting, three Remuera properties worth $7.3 million were restrained.
Property sales remain in Crown hands after accountant's forgery
Two fraudulent loans totalling $784,000 were secured against several properties.
SFO launches investigation into Labour Party donations
The SFO is presently conducting four investigations over electoral funding allegations.
Relationship break up fabricated to swindle benefits
Dunedin couple ripped off the Ministry of Social Development for six years.
National Party donations: MP Jami-Lee Ross back in High Court on SFO charges
Independent MP Jami-Lee Ross has appeared in the High Court at Auckland this morning.