New ZealandThree arrests for smuggling nearly half a million cigarettesThe trio are due to appear in an Auckland court today.15 Jun 12:34 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki 'fraud': Pair charged with $2 million scamPair also face charge of money laundering $791,500.14 Jun 05:48 AM
New ZealandAlleged 'mule' arrested over $100K scam involving real estate agent'It’s not a Mickey Mouse scam, it’s sophisticated. They are taking millions.'13 Jun 10:54 PM
New Zealand‘Opportunity squandered’: Lawyer struck-off, fined $140k after taking client’s moneyLawyer Alwyn O'Connor used a client’s money as his 'own personal credit facility'.13 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile prisoner accused of fraud will keep name secret for nowThe man argued publishing his name would prejudice his right to a fair trial.08 Jun 05:20 AM
New ZealandBankrupt builder used his child's bank account to steal $60k from theatre group'I deeply regret my actions', says Nicholas Greer.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incompetent forger' worked as Gore mayor's PAShanna Marie Crosbie has been convicted of forging prescriptions.06 Jun 11:19 PM
WorldWoman preyed on 'essentially blind' teen for sexGeorgia Bilham is accused of taking advantage of her victim’s "poor" vision to trick her.05 Jun 10:45 PM
New Zealand'They tricked me': Scam victim who lost $330k feels he’s failed his wife, kids"I feel like something horrible is going to happen to my family.”03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer with child assault convictions admitted to barAlwyn O'Connor now faces being struck off after taking $150,000 from a client's account.31 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandPensioner fleeced of $134k strikes settlement with bankTwo women believed to be involved are already in jail, the Herald understands.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentHackers take businessman for $1.6m rideA computer hack sees scammers intercept emails and cause redirection of a US$1m payment.26 May 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Driven by greed': Te Kūiti's $2.5m fraudster gets paroleSharon Margaret Bradley is banned from entering her former hometown.25 May 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Absolutely gutted’: Retiree loses $150k in bogus HSBC-branded investment scamThe scam looked so real even experts were taken in.23 May 05:00 PM
WorldiSpoof fraudster made millions from scamming elderly victimsTejay Fletcher developed an app that allowed scammers to hide their phone number.18 May 10:03 PM
New ZealandCovid fraud: Man created company to get $120k in subsidiesHe was bankrupt at the time.18 May 05:00 PM
WorldJudge rejects appeals for disgraced Theranos CEOElizabeth Holmes has been attempting to overturn her conviction since 2022.18 May 01:22 AM
New ZealandChinese entrepreneur runs out of options in bid to regain $500k lost in scamCouple gave half a million to woman who promised to help them gain residency.17 May 01:59 AM
New ZealandFraudster's gold scheme foiled by postieWayne Thomas Patterson sought revenge against the postman after the scheme failed.17 May 01:36 AM
New Zealand'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lovingly restored': Thief says house reno tests fraud claimConvicted thief and now accused fraudster cries in court after ending evidence.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAccountant suspended for allegedly taking $37k of client's moneyThe man also allegedly secured an $11,800 Covid-19 loan without his client's approval.09 May 06:00 AM
Banking and financeFTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks dismissal of indictmentHe says prosecutors have made federal crimes out of civil and regulatory issues.09 May 05:24 AM
New ZealandMan hires skip bins, charges them to Chorus and pockets $42kThe offender wore a Waste Management uniform and drove a vehicle with the company logo.02 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Money-go-round’ lawyer fails to attend hearing on $150kLawyer accused of using his client’s money as his own “personal credit facility”.01 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWage subsidy fraud case sees high-rise apartment frozenThe two-bedroom apartment was bought in May 2020.28 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeVictim rang Spark for internet help, 30 minutes later a scammer rang back"Your fingerprints are all over this," Judge condemns offender.28 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFake doctor: Middlemore Hospital moves to prevent it happening againYuvaraj Krishnan, 31, was jailed for tricking his way into a job as a doctor.27 Apr 06:14 PM
New ZealandRare charge dismissed despite evidence fraudster lied under oathA King's Counsel says the convicted fraudster has paid a "heavy price" for his crimes.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFake Middlemore Hospital doctor jailed after treating dozens of patientsYuvaraj Krishnan was driven by a bizarre compulsion to be a doctor.27 Apr 05:09 AM
WorldFugees rapper Pras found guilty of political conspiracyPrakazrel Michel was accused of funnelling money from a fugitive Malaysian financer.26 Apr 09:58 PM
WorldAppeal delays jail start for disgraced Theranos CEOElizabeth Holmes has avoided starting her 11-year prison sentence.26 Apr 09:36 PM
Crime‘Rorting the Revenue’: Ex-accountant jailed for $9m tax fraud indicates legal fight is not overConvicted fraudster Barrie Skinner was the victim of a recent assault.19 Apr 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumCurrencyHow a forex broker turned $12m into just $50,000Victims of convicted fraudster get near-zero final payout of 0.36 cents in the dollar.18 Apr 05:07 AM
