World'Secret agent for ancient sect' accused of $6m conA self-proclaimed 'secret agent' has been accused of brain-washing and torturing a French family of aristocrats into giving him $6m of goods.09 Nov 11:24 PM
New ZealandRunaway millionaires still at large after six monthsPolice are still seeking Chinese help to find Leo Gao and Kara Hurring who skipped the country with millions of of Westpac's money.04 Nov 03:14 AM
WorldScientology 'organised fraud', French court saysA French court has fined the church of Scientology $1.2m for preying financially on vulnerable believers.27 Oct 06:55 PM
CrimeNZ firms told to pay up $53mA US judge has ordered two NZ incorporated companies to pay US$40 million to 200 American investors for running a "mini Ponzi scheme".27 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandCredit card scammers live the high lifeA syndicate of scammers buys a luxury lifestyle after obtaining the credit card details of genuine bank customers.24 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandEye scan backed to beat fraudEighty-one per cent of New Zealanders are happy to use fingerprint scans to prove their identity and 68% are willing to have their eyes scanned.20 Oct 03:00 PM
Official Cash RateWall St bankers 'lied over and over again'A jury has begun deciding the fate of the two Bear Stearns managers whose hedge funds imploded in 2007, marking the start of the financial crisis.15 Oct 03:00 PM
