Rare charge dismissed despite evidence fraudster lied under oath
A King's Counsel says the convicted fraudster has paid a "heavy price" for his crimes.
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Fake Middlemore Hospital doctor jailed after treating dozens of patients
Yuvaraj Krishnan was driven by a bizarre compulsion to be a doctor.
Fugees rapper Pras found guilty of political conspiracy
Prakazrel Michel was accused of funnelling money from a fugitive Malaysian financer.
Appeal delays jail start for disgraced Theranos CEO
Elizabeth Holmes has avoided starting her 11-year prison sentence.
‘Rorting the Revenue’: Ex-accountant jailed for $9m tax fraud indicates legal fight is not over
Convicted fraudster Barrie Skinner was the victim of a recent assault.
How a forex broker turned $12m into just $50,000
Victims of convicted fraudster get near-zero final payout of 0.36 cents in the dollar.
Kiwi start-up says open banking could help fight scams
Open banking backer says technology could help with scam-proofing Kiwis.
Millions owed: Director has second modular building company collapse within months
Cabin and shed-maker collapse leaves almost $1m in debt to more than 70 creditors.
Trump answers questions for seven hours in New York fraud lawsuit
The former president's attorney says he was "not only willing but also eager to testify".
Outrage as second Fyre Festival declared
The ‘worst music festival never staged’ is back.
Fleeced: Man loses more than $600 in Waka Kotahi text scam
The text asked for a rather large toll road payment.
Corporate espionage: Why ‘insider threats’ are more concerning than stalkerware
Disgruntled departing employees seen as bigger threat than James Bond-type conspiracies.
Leonardo DiCaprio testifies in Fugees star money-laundering case
Michel is accused of funnelling money from fugitive Malaysian financer Jho Low.
‘Is this article still available?': How I responded to the scammers on Marketplace
These were fine barstools, but couriering them half a world away seemed a little odd.
Convicted fraudster worked at Auckland school
A woman who admitted fraud and identity theft has been working at a school.
FTX founder Bankman-Fried charged with paying $40M bribe
It is the 13th charge facing Bankman-Fried as he awaits trial for cheating investors.
Jo Raphael: Elderly abuse is despicable, predatory and selfish
Because of love and family ties, the elderly are often silent victims.
'Living beyond their means': Jury asks why rest home fraudster's wife wasn't charged
An audit showed money received by the couple 'well exceeded' their combined income.
People 'out of pocket' after Facebook Marketplace scams
“Stop, take a step back, take a deep breath, think about it."
Catfish Casanovas, fake extortion and blackmail scams on the rise
Is it love? No, it's a scam - but you're not alone in falling for it.
New ASB Netcode scam adds to flurry of recent bank cons
A scam a day: Another bank warns customers of new scam in circulation.
'Imposter' bank scam warning on dodgy term deposit offers
Term deposit deals are very popular, first with consumers and now with scammers.
Pakistani police storm home of Imran Khan, arrest 61, amid court case
Former PM is embroiled in court case on charges he sold state gifts in office, hid assets.
'Take our nation back!' Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest
Message seems designed to galvanise outrage from supporters.
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in tax case
Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to failing to file tax returns to the state of Minnesota.
Tinder swindler scam: US real estate agent's image used; man allegedly involved leaves NZ
Police say they're making "broader inquiries" to locate the man.
Genoapay cyberattack: Thousands of customer records, documents stolen
About 100,000 driver licence copies stolen in "malicious" hack after employee login used.
'Liar and a thief': Auckland rest home fraudster named after six-year battle
A victim says justice has finally been served but called for review of suppression rules.
Political pressure from Trump, Republicans behind Fox programming
Fox News is being sued by Dominion Voting Systems over election fraud conspiracies.
Samoan church leaders sentenced for $170,000 tax fraud
The pastor, treasurer and Sunday school leader of the Manukau church were involved,
Bank's ‘sincere regret’: ANZ offers $19k to 82yo scammed out of $36k
Fraudsters posing as the victim convinced ANZ staff to divulge personal customer details.
Tinder swindler: Victim traumatised, feels like a failure after sex-money scam
The victim, a father-of-two, thought he was chatting with an alluring blonde.
Fugees star to stand trial for alleged 'secret lobbying'
Pras Michel is charged with acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.