New ZealandInternational fraudster's $10m seized from NZ bank accountsThe money came from US Medicare scams using fake tests and equipment.24 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested in WalesPolice say forged medical files and fraud netted Flint more than $180,000.24 Feb 05:13 AM
BusinessUK court jails director for selling fake parts to airlinesJose Alejandro Zamora Yrala admitted falsifying aircraft parts documents.24 Feb 12:04 AM
PremiumMedia and marketingMarketing company preyed on customers - including elderly woman with dementia18 Feb 01:47 AM
Personal FinanceRomance scammers ‘gear up’ as Valentine’s Day spike in online fraud looms11 Feb 02:41 AM
PremiumOpinionMatt NippertMatt Nippert: Corruption klaxon blaring, but at least we can now hear it10 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi who managed Epstein’s properties left $3.3m in sex offender's estate days before death08 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldWine thieves use disguises and tricked-out coat in $63,000 heist – police'I remember thinking to myself, ‘That coat does look a little goofy'.'07 Feb 12:28 AM
New Zealand'Despicable': Woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly victimsThe 37-year-old allegedly stole from women in their 80s across Auckland and Hamilton.05 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast: Special investigation delves into life of alleged cancer fraudsterNicola Flint told friends she was dying of cancer. Police say she never had the disease.03 Feb 09:14 PM
Crime'It truly beggars belief': Judge blasts Mobil's 'mind-blowing' POS system in $100k theft caseMore than $100,000 vanished, but only $1800 was proven stolen by Armandeep Kumar.01 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced JP jailed over $1.8m scam offers victims $20 a week – for next 1635 yearsOne victim relapsed into alcohol addiction, saying 'I may as well drink myself to death'.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCybersecurity company identifies person behind Manage My Health hackCyber firm IOC3 says it has identified the hacker known online as Kazu.30 Jan 02:16 AM
New ZealandCollectors fear police aren't taking Pokémon card thefts seriouslyStore owner Liam O'Neill says his outlets now need jewellery-level security.29 Jan 08:53 PM
WorldChina executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam compoundsChina has repatriated thousands over cyberscams as global networks expand.29 Jan 05:07 PM
Auckland'Felt like rape': Auckland man avoids jail after duping sex workers with fake paymentsOne victim said she felt 'filthy', another said the man had violated her body and trust.28 Jan 06:00 PM
WorldEx-Opec president accused of enjoying 'life of luxury' from bribes at UK trialFormer Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke faces corruption trial in London.27 Jan 07:21 PM
New ZealandJailed accountant who created 245 fake invoices won't have to pay back $420k he stoleThirusivan Perumal Rajah has successfully appealed against the reparation order imposed.26 Jan 05:00 AM
Crime$500 per day: How a trusted employee squandered $375,000 on shoes, online shoppingA former high-ranking New Zealand Police official helped expose the significant fraud.25 Jan 06:00 AM
WorldBelgian police tracking the crooks who would be kingCriminals have been passing themselves off as royalty to talk people out of their money.24 Jan 10:21 PM
WorldFake pilot accused of getting hundreds of free flights across major airlinesThe scam is reminiscent of the film Catch Me If You Can.22 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFraudster Elizabeth Holmes asks Trump to let her out of prison earlyShe is currently serving her sentence at a minimum-security prison camp.22 Jan 06:01 AM
New ZealandA Moment in Crime: Podcast delves into life of alleged cancer fraudsterNicola Flint told friends she was dying of cancer. Police say she never had the disease.21 Jan 04:00 PM
Entertainment'This is important': Reese Witherspoon urges fans to beware social media scammersThe 49-year-old says scammers are using her name to build fake relationships.16 Jan 02:31 AM
LifestylePrince Harry's legal team accused of fraud in Daily Mail phone-hacking caseThe High Court case is set for a nine-week trial starting next week.15 Jan 10:02 PM
WorldFinal death toll from Hong Kong fire put at 168The victims include 10 migrant domestic workers and one firefighter.15 Jan 08:37 PM
WorldCigarette smuggler used Bond-like ‘revolving number plates’Silivaniuk tried to bring in over six million cigarettes worth about $6.3m.14 Jan 09:18 PM
WorldFormer Panama leader on trial over political bribery scandalThe 'Car Wash' payments scandal has put two former Peruvian presidents behind bars.12 Jan 09:28 PM
New ZealandMan who used woman's bank card worried potential employers will think he's not honestBut a judge has told Aaron Robie that is 'the point of a conviction'.12 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldAccused scam boss Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia, extradited to China - Phnom PenhChen Zhi is accused of running forced labour scam compounds across Cambodia.07 Jan 07:14 PM