World'Happens in mob movies': Juror given $120,000 cash bag in multi-million dollar fraud caseSeven people were charged with stealing $40 million from a programme for hungry kids.04 Jun 12:14 AM
New ZealandWarnings about pyramid scammer's new investment scheme'I jump from scam to scam because I can,' absent promoter Shelly Cullen has said.01 Jun 05:58 PM
BusinessInsta-scam: Foreign heartthrob scams grieving woman, fake investigator makes vile threats'RIP in advance': Investigator found online adds insult to Kiwi love scam victim.28 May 01:22 AM
New Zealand'Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scamThe victim was sent log in details to a fake UK bank account showing a balance of $3m.26 May 08:02 AM
EntertainmentSomebody call 911: Singer Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1.6m through fraudThe singer and his mother were arrested after a Swat team raided Kingston’s rented mansion25 May 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, XboxDaniel Johnstone has been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay reparations.22 May 08:00 AM
Royals'They are royals': US fugitive flies Meghan, Prince Harry around Nigeria for freeThe Sussexes were flown around Nigeria by an airline CEO who is wanted by US authorities.18 May 11:38 PM
New Zealand'He was so bloody good': Scam victim accuses Westpac of negligence after $323k lossThe scammer had researched the victim's family and knew he had savings to invest.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Irregularities': NZ TV firm owes more than $20m to major bank, US TV stars - receiversThe receiver has raised alleged irregularities. The NZFC earlier sent concerns to the SFO.14 May 05:20 PM
New ZealandNZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scamThe victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.13 May 08:37 AM
New ZealandMore than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrestedThe five defendants face a range of charges.13 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandGuilty verdict: Fall from grace for talented local sportswoman and former physioThe former Whangārei physiotherapist stood trial for theft and defrauding a sports store.13 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Money mule’ stole $23,000 from woman’s account - heads to casinoMackara Patrick Chourb told police he didn't realise he'd taken so much money out.11 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandEngineer jailed over fraud linked to almost 1000 propertiesIt's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.10 May 04:14 AM
CompaniesFTX will return money to most customers after catastrophic crypto collapseFTX says nearly all of customers will receive money owed.08 May 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTax evader mum's reparation will take 161 years to pay offIt'll take a while for cafe mum's reparation order to make up for payroll, GST scam.08 May 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS securities regulator shuts down Trump Media auditor over alleged fraudSEC alleges BF Borgers ran ‘sham audit mill’ whose work affects more than 1500 corporates.05 May 05:39 AM
New ZealandKiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning“I’m on anti-anxiety medication. I can’t work. What have I got to look forward to?"28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for role in $6m property scam to be deportedThe elaborate scam involved forged documents, phoney invoices and took years to pull off.27 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandMillion dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland muleThe pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Who did my sister marry?': The extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wifeAlex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.17 Apr 02:58 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council inspector accused of accepting more than $58,000 worth of bribesThe man accepted cheques referring to him as 'Inspector Guy', charge sheets allege.16 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldTrump hush money trial begins: What you need to knowIt's a historic first for a former US President to face a criminal trial.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a fraudster broke into bank accounts with simple mobile phone ployCasey Smith stole $50,000 after getting a new SIM card for the victim’s phone number.15 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandFaces of the victims: The 25 scam casualties who lost $6.7 million to fraudMeet the victims who bravely told their stories about being scammed.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsNZ Post text message phishing scam widespreadScam has familiar strategy, but new tactics.12 Apr 02:40 AM
WorldProperty billionaire sentenced to death in VietnamReal estate tycoon sentenced to death in the biggest fraud case yet in Vietnam.11 Apr 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Hacker' stole intimate photos, blackmailed victims with the threat of sharing them publiclyMaharaj told a victim she looked 'hot' in photos, and he wanted to see her in person.11 Apr 07:00 AM
BusinessFormer Trump executive Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jailCases highlighted executive’s unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump.10 Apr 10:58 PM
New ZealandFormer sports director stole $180k worth of sports grantsMark Cini created 26 false documents and transferred the money into his account.09 Apr 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Failing consumers': Banks reviewing fraud rules after threat of Govt regulation'Banks are paying lip service to this at the moment but I don’t see any action.'04 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': Officer loses $250k to scammers, ASB manager helped victim send money to thievesThree victims lost $550k through an ANZ 'money mule' account.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog refuses compo for $100,000 scam victim, says banks can't be compelled to check for fraudThe watchdog says banks can't be forced to monitor for references to known scams.31 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: NZ First celebrates 'victory' over the Serious Fraud OfficeNZ's biggest political donations scandal is finally at an end.28 Mar 02:33 AM
