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Diploma rort: 50 students rejected
An Auckland university campus rejected about 50 foreign students who could speak barely a word of English.
SFO 'neglect' claims don't fit the facts, says former director
Last week's story on the SFO has prompted a response from former director David Bradshaw.
Scam victim left $600k in debt
A real estate agent who bought a $1.27 million home with a complete stranger was a victim of an elaborate property scam and has been left with a $600,000 debt.
Ex-agent found guilty of $13m property fraud
A former Auckland Barfoot & Thompson real estate agent has been found guilty of mortgage fraud totalling $13 million.
Ring, ring: It's your con artist speaking
Aggressive foreign scammers are urging Kiwis to change settings on their computers in an attempt to obtain personal information.
Ex-principal will fight money laundering, fraud charges
A former high-profile principal says he will defend dozens of charges against him that include money-laundering, false accounting and fraud.
Bill retains end to right of silence
People being investigated by police over serious fraud-related offences or gang crimes will no longer have the right to remain silent, under a Govt bill.
Cyber crime stats 'tip of the iceberg'
Australian organised crimebusters have warned that cyber crime is 'exploding'.
Rogue finance boss trades on death
A rogue finance company boss bought secret life insurance cover on hundreds of unwitting people - to win a $500,000 jackpot every time one of them died. Their families received $20,000.