The 10 Kiwi companies paying back $200m in Covid wage subsidies
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Two accused of swindling Afghan refugees plead not guilty
Defence counsel for the accused are expecting about 24,000 pages of disclosure.
Kiwi travel company lost millions in customer funds on crypto-trading
Some of the money was also lost to fraudulent crypto-trading platforms.
First look: Inside $16.5m Auckland penthouse, complete with sky garden
Central outdoor 90sq m 'sky garden' one-of-a-kind and a heritage feature.
Oranga Tamariki 'fraud': Pair charged with $2 million scam
Pair also face charge of money laundering $791,500.
Scant recompense for victims of fraudster Barry Kloogh
Just 2.5c in each dollar for hundreds of people defrauded by Ponzi scheme operator.
'Insidious crime': Former council manager jailed for corruption
The former council manager and his associate were sent to jail for corruption and bribery.
Serious Fraud Office warns against scam, cold callers posing as staff
There are steps to take if you think a call was not genuine.
Cake decorator embroiled in corrupt council contract may be deported
She helped a council manager dishonestly obtain a $459k contract.
Decade-long windup of Ross ponzi leaves mixed feelings
Last rites for giant ponzi Ross Asset Management impart hard lessons.
'You were manipulated': Woman 'very sorry' for part in $8.7m mortgage fraud
Two couples bought houses with money obtained through fraudulent mortgage applications.
'Inside man': Council manager used insider advantage - Crown
The Crown described the trio's conduct as 'corrupt' following the SFO investigation.
SFO drops five-year-long Fuji Xerox investigation
Pursuing charges not in the public interest, SFO says.
Labour and National donations trial: Jami-Lee Ross cleared, split verdicts for others
The SFO prosecution involved seven people, including a NZ Order of Merit recipient.
Corruption case: Former roading manager, three others named
SFO says corruption was worth more than $1 million.
Businessman offered Crown $33m to travel during political donations trial, court hears
It's the largest sum ever put on the Crown's table in New Zealand.
SFO alleges $1.88m Covid wage subsidy fraud attempt
Fraud investigators claim Auckland man tried conning wage subsidy scheme out of $1.88m.
Another property investor pleads guilty to fraud charges
Four charged by SFO in mortgage fraud case.
Spy allegations and 'stellar' reputation cited as reasons for accused's secrecy
The start of the joint trial was delayed because of a positive Covid-19.
Political donations: SFO National and Labour trial begins
Obtaining by deception charges to be heard in combined trial.
Winston Peters lashes out at 'spurious allegations' after NZ First Foundation acquittals
Two men were accused by the SFO of attempting to conceal nearly $750,000 in donations.
NZ First Foundation case: Accused pair not guilty of donations fraud
The pair were charged by the SFO just before the 2020 general election.
NZ First Foundation case: Identities of accused pair permanently suppressed
A group of media companies has for years argued the duo should be identified.
NZ First Foundation case: Accused argues elections at risk if named
Verdicts in the case are expected to be delivered in the coming week.
Covid wage subsidy fraud: Govt targets seven more for prosecution
MSD targets more for prosecution while the SFO continues to investigate the big fish.
'They are nice to me, and I'm nice to them': What motivates political party donors
Current rules require public disclosure of donations over $15,000.
Malaysian government prevents football fraud accused from returning to NZ
The charges are over the construction and funding of a $17m football complex in Auckland.
'Completely unsound': NZ's biggest-ever fraudster's appeal rejected
John Richard Bracken will stay in prison despite begging in tears to be let out.
Pair of roading company directors named in bribery case
The SFO charged six people this year over what a judge has called an 'elaborate scheme'.
Mortgagee sale wipes out equity of late fraud complainant
Mortgagee sale sees Browns Bay home at centre of SFO investigation go for less than RV.
Former employee admits taking bribes for contracts in roading corruption case
The alleged scheme saw millions of dollars in bribes and contracts exchange hands.
SFO closes investigation into Auckland mayor Phil Goff
The investigation focused on fundraising donations that were made in 2016 and 2019.
Former ADHB employee accused of taking bribe for medical supplies
The ex-worker also allegedly disclosed confidential information to an IT firm.
Banker behind Ponzi scheme became painter behind bars
The 72-year-old once handled millions of dollars but now dabbles as an artist.