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Hanover directors face SFO probe
The directors of failed company Hanover Finance are to face questions as part of a Serious Fraud Office probe, the office confirmed yesterday.
Green Acres 'ponzi' schemer jailed
A Green Acres franchisee who ripped off hundreds of new immigrants by up to $25k each has been jailed for more than three years.
SFO lays corruption charges in ACC probe
The SFO has laid eight charges against Malcolm David Mason and another individual over corrupt property transactions involving the ACC.
Council official accused of $840,000 scam
Pair face hundreds of charges over roading work paid for but allegedly never done.
Council workers charged in $840k corruption case
The Serious Fraud Office has announced that two North Shore City Council workers have been charged in a $840,000 corruption case.
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.
SFO won't prosecute Blue Chip
The Serious Fraud Office has announced it will not press charges against the Blue Chip group of companies, citing a lack of evidence, but is probing two other failed finance companies.
Five Star director pleads guilty to SFO charges
An ex-finance company director has admitted SFO theft charges - the first major conviction from the finance company sector collapse.
South Canty pays out Maier early
Corporate turnaround man Sandy Maier is no longer working for South Canterbury Finance and has been paid a confidential settlement to finish early.