Banker behind Ponzi scheme became painter behind bars
The 72-year-old once handled millions of dollars but now dabbles as an artist.
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The alleged bribes for contracts exchange occurred between 2015 and 2018.
SFO chases offshore Oceania Football official
Alleged fraud in construction of $17m football complex in St Johns prompts charges.
NZ First Foundation accused argues for continued suppression
Man charged by the SFO claims allegations "will have a permanent effect on him".
Focus back on Kloogh case after sale of property
Liquidators seek funds from the sale of a property possibly bought with stolen money.
CBL defendant Alistair Hutchison dies months before trial
Interim name suppression granted over health concerns had ended in October.
National and Labour donations cases to be heard together
A single 10-week trial will now hear all the allegations involving both major parties.
'Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Former chartered accountant released from prison
Tax refunds intended for his clients were used for gambling and to repay personal debts.
Insurance firm's former boss has fraud trial delayed until 2023 due to lockdown
The delay highlights the significant disruption Covid-19 has had on NZ's court system.
SFO begins inquiries into multiple cases of potential wage subsidy fraud
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SFO opens investigation over failed financial firm
The SFO's probe follows a complaint by the company's liquidator.
Third CBL fraud accused named as former director
Three businessmen from the failed insurance company face Serious Fraud Office charges.
Former trustee who stole from $1m fund for underprivileged to be released from prison
Stephen Henare is banned from engaging in the affairs of any business, trust or company.
Former Cera employees on trial over alleged fraud
The pair are facing a range of allegations brought by the Serious Fraud Office.
Memory loss: Parole Board's concerns over jailed broker who defrauded clients of millions
Forex Brokers Limited director Russell Maher says he won't handle people's money again.
SFO complaint over failed financial firm
The liquidator has also filed High Court proceedings against the director of the company.
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The missing house, the dead body, the secret affair, and the SFO investigation.
High Court strikes out part of $278m claims against PwC
Judge says the claims can be regarded as 'frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process'.
Man behind one of NZ's biggest investment fund frauds faces decade in jail
Kelly Tonkin faces a decade in jail after admitting Penrich investment fund fraud.
Business insider: Costly end to Albany Heights disaster, SFO's voice moves to Fonterra
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170 victims: Economist pleads guilty to one of NZ's biggest investment fund frauds
Christchurch-based economist charged with one of NZ's biggest frauds is back in court.
Judge rules against third CBL accused's continued anonymity
Businessman fears he would die from a stroke if his name was published in SFO case.
Former trustee who drained fund from $1m to $13.41 shows first sign of repentance
Stephen Henare and his sister virtually bled a trust helping underprivileged people dry.
Third CBL defendant fights for continued secrecy
The man is the third to face criminal proceedings after the NZX-listed firm CBL folded.
Labour Party donation case: Accused six appear in court
Six people face a total of 12 charges over a donation made to the Labour Party in 2017.
Jailed financial adviser's lavish life roused suspicion
The Serious Fraud Office has revealed for the first time how the fraudster was caught.
Inside Story: Political parties under a cloud of criminal cases
Ardern says "let's look at the law" but is it our political parties which need looking at?
SFO charges economist in one of NZ's biggest alleged frauds
Several rich-listers were among alleged victims of Kelly Tonkin's failed investment fund.
SFO probe launched after pensioner found she didn't own her home
SFO investigators searched several properties associated with the probe last week.
Audrey Young: Ardern's knee-jerk reaction to SFO
OPINION: It is time for the donations law to be tested in the court, not reviewed.
SFO charges an indictment on political parties, not the system
ANALYSIS: Calls for another look at the rules for party political donations are a cop-out.
Labour Party donations case: Solicitor and public servant among the accused
The group allegedly created an illusion of five donations to hide true donor's identity.