Financier fined $2.6m for ignoring fishy transactions from business mogul
The offending was described as 'insidious' in the first case of its kind in NZ.
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Restaurant boss jailed for tax evasion and money laundering
Investigations found widespread, systemic tax evasion by those at the Masala group.
Deported: Kiwi 'fake prince' fraudster back in NZ
Hohepa Morehu-Barlow stole more than $16m of public money to fund a lavish lifestyle.
ACC email scam alert: Watch out for this tricky phishing attempt
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Victims of Ponzi scheme seek $80 million from ANZ in lawsuit
The group claim the bank should've known David Ross was operating a Ponzi scheme.
$7m Ponzi scheme: Fraudster says he should get lighter sentence
Kelvin Wood argues he deserves more credit for alerting authorities to his $7m fraud.
Former Auckland Council worker, businessman admit bribery scandal
The bribe was over a goods contract for USB flash drives from China.
NZ's biggest ponzi fraudster's enjoys first day of freedom
One of New Zealand's most notorious fraudsters tastes freedom, as his victims battle on.
'There is no own goal': Jami-Lee Ross denies SFO charges
All four men have denied the allegations and said they will defend the charges in court.
'Her babies do not deserve this'
Scammers target family of Northland mum who died trying to save her daughter.
Letters: SFO parties investigation a bad look
Let's hope our SFO and impartial justice system help ensure we retain the world's respect.
Watch: Jami-Lee Ross hits out at 'outrageous' SFO charges
Jami-Lee Ross says he will defend the allegations against him in court.
Jami-Lee Ross charged: 'I'm a scapegoat for blowing the whistle'
The identities of the group charged by the SFO can now be revealed.
Fake Booking.com accommodation listing lures strangers to woman's Waiheke home
After much difficulty, the fake listing has only just been taken off Booking.com.
National Party donations accused want suppression lifted
The change of heart comes after the men brought an urgent application for suppression.
He posed as a fake prince and ripped $21m off Aussies. Now he's being deported to NZ
Kiwi fraudster who claimed his lavish lifestyle came from royal inheritance paroled in Oz
Valentine's Day warning: Kiwis scammed out of $4.1m looking for love
Kiwis under 40 lost almost $1 million as dating app scams surge.
PM avoids 'trust' word for Winston Peters
Jacinda Ardern said she would make her own judgments, not based on events years ago.
Korean doctor and lawyer backdated loan document and lied to OIO
The offending was described as premeditated and deceptive.
'Fall from grace': Sir Howard Morrison's daughter sentenced for fraud
She was sentenced for four fraud charges committed over four years.
Silicone masks, Skype, outrageous story: Fake 'French minister' in $85m scam
An outrageous scam has seen the French foreign minister impersonated.
CBL defendants plead not guilty, opt for jury trial
Harris and one other person pleaded not guilty to all of the Crimes Act charges.
Scammers target family of hero White Island nurse
Family of hero White Island nurse who died in car crash targeted by scammers.
Cold call scam: Police warn of home maintenance swindlers
"As the saying goes: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
Travel Globe is the second rouge travel agency to go bust within months and holidaymakers are now approximately $500,000 out of pocket
Travel Globe is the second rouge travel agency to go bust within months and holidaymakers are now approximately $500,000 out of pocket.
Do you know this woman? Police warning to keep an eye out for counterfeit cash
Keep any eye out for fake $100 bills circulating around Waikato.
Kiwis warned to watch out for fake rego renewal email scam
NZ Transport Agency is warning people to be wary about the phishing scam.
New World warns customers about 'free groceries' scam
The scam falsely promises customers free groceries if they like certain Facebook posts.
Gore woman looking for love used as 'money mule' by international crime syndicate
Reparation she was ordered to pay cancelled after she couldn't pay it back.
'Evil money ghost' scammers return as Chinese New Year approaches
Victims and those with information on the scammers are asked to contact the police.
Diversion for man accused of Vector storm hack
Police charged a young man after information for up to 24,000 Vector customers was leaked.
SFO opens file on $45m East Wind ponzi
Ponzi targeting Japanese nationals spurs criminal probe.
Sir Howard Morrison's daughter admits $1.3m fraud
Donna Grant has admitted four fraud offences, one relating to the NZ Warriors Foundation.
Māori King's adviser admits fraud charges over obesity surgery
Adviser to Māori King admits fraud charges over obesity surgery payment.