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Surgeon jailed for $3.4million burglary scam
Dr Anthony McGrath submitted fake photos of items he claimed to have owned.
Germany grants NZ extradition request for Polish man
Police say he is a key player in an international organised crime conspiracy.
Unruly tourists: Accused British traveller charged with fraud
The group of travellers have made headlines around the world with their behaviour.
'Gross breach of trust': $23k swindled from 94-year-old
The elderly woman entrusted the the 42-year-old caregiver with her bank cards.
Fake tradesmen: Couple latest victims in run of roof scams
'I am really angry at myself for falling for it.'
Fake tradies scam 82-year-old Auckland woman out of $8800
The men said they could fix her roof but instead left a hole in it.
Editorial: SFO right to fear fingers in Growth Fund cookie jar
EDITORIAL: New Zealand is not immune to the greed that encourages public malfeasance.
Kiwi accused of $66m in kickbacks
A New Zealander embroiled in US$2 billion scam little known in New Zealand.
Billions at risk: SFO sounds warning over mis-use of public funds
The SFO has sounded a warning over the misuse of public funds.
Kiwi arrested in $3 billion international fraud loan scheme
Andrew Pearse allegedly helped to arrange over $3 billion in loans.
Customer casually scams cafe out of thousands through EFTPOS machine
A pair of grifters managed to steal $2500.
Three Poles, a Russian sailor, a mystery West African ... and $130k buried at Bastion Point
The organised crime plot stretched across New Zealand, Europe, Ecuador and Venezuela.
Fortnite scams on the rise, children being ripped off via games
Kids playing the world's most popular video game are preyed on by criminals, UK cops warn.
The accountant: Why 'Mr X' has name suppression
Mr X has enjoyed name suppression since late 2016 - he will now have it for life.
Finance directors' nervy wait over alleged GFC crimes
Three men are accused of stealing capital from two firms which owed investors $17m.
Government agencies used private investigators for spying: report
State Services Commissioner calls it "an affront to democracy".
Woman arrested over Canterbury mail thefts
Woman due in court later this month over alleged Canterbury mail thefts.
MoT fraudster to be paroled, deported, banned from returning
Ministry of Transport fraudster to be paroled, deported, banned from returning to NZ
Pair accused of $8m scam face dozens of charges
The alleged scam included forged documents and emails from several firms.
Court appoints barrister to aid banned finance director
Banned broker Xiaolan Xiao wants the Court of Appeal to hear his case.
Kiwi parents of high profile Korean rapper Microdot investigated for fraud
Auckland couple whose son is a high-profile rapper in Korea at centre of fraud claims.
Record cigarette smuggling seizure - more arrests likely
NZ's biggest cigarette smuggling hit nabs 1.8m cigarettes and $2m in cash.
Campers sucked in by fake council officers
Scam alert: Raglan campers warned there's no such think as a camping pass.
Former 1980s high-flyer appeals $720k 'loan shark' fine
Finance firms used 'cynical' repossession tactics which stripped homes almost bare.
Grieving parents blame fake Kiwi doctor for autistic son's death
Patient died in bath seizure and was under care of Kiwi conwoman who's now in prison.
Compo for shopper after Pak'NSave gave lost phone, credit card to wrong person
Man went to the customer service desk and convinced staff it was his phone; it wasn't.
Fake doctor: How woman used NZ uni 'degree' to fool UK
A NZ woman has been jailed in the UK for giving false qualifications to work as a doctor.
Fake doctor scandal: Kiwi in UK jail after 22-year career
Zholia Alemi posed as psychiatrist, deception exposed when she tried to fleece a patient.
Woman who took money from rugby club named NZer of the Year Local Hero
She stole from a small-town rugby club, now she's been honoured for helping the community.
'I found him charming': Heartbroken woman tells of romance scam
Non-profit Netsafe estimates Kiwis have lost $8.7 million to romance scams this year.
Police warn of aggressive new phone scam
The caller will demand money over damages caused in a vehicle collision.
Romance scam victims find tactics shockingly similar
Rare video interview reveals how fraudsters trap Kiwis. / CFFC Media
Scam victim: 'I felt like vomiting'
Consumers are being urged to "Stop and think" amid a rising tide of scams hitting NZ.