New ZealandFullers worker avoids prosecution after leaving job suddenly amid theft allegationsIt's understood the woman was called to a meeting then left her job with immediate effect.30 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldBritish doctor sells sick notes online for holidays, pet careAuthorities are investigating Asif Munaf's practices amid rising sick note concerns.29 Jun 10:25 PM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
WorldEleven Eastern Europeans charged in $17.4 billion US fraudIt is one of the largest such fraud busts in US history, centred on false health claims.27 Jun 03:26 AM
Personal FinanceRegulator to crack down on bankers and advisers amid uptick in mortgage fraudFMA also concerned about migrants being conned by financial advisers.25 Jun 01:07 AM
New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
WorldBizarre Disneyland stunt: Adults stage fake wedding for 9-year-oldPolice investigated a staged wedding at Disneyland Paris for a Ukrainian girl.22 Jun 07:15 PM
CrimeDuo jailed after vigilante burglary of Epsom mansion terrorises wrong womanThey were paid to target a woman embroiled in an alleged international pyramid scheme. 20 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandHome detention for husband who helped public servant wife defraud Oranga Tamariki of $2mAmandeep Sharma was sentenced in Christchurch today. 19 Jun 12:44 AM
Business10 Kiwis lose $100k each to scams within three monthsThe first quarter of the year was the second-highest for online financial losses.12 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldEx-flight attendant convicted of fraudulently booking 120 free flightsAlexander faces up to 90 years in prison for multiple fraud-related charges.12 Jun 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scamThe South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Master manipulator': Woman, 68, set up charity to steal money from friendsThe serial fraudster told victims her daughter had died so she could extract more money.11 Jun 03:11 AM
New ZealandPrivate ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.09 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's vital we protect vulnerable people from scammersOPINION: The list of scams is depressingly long.08 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionVictims wonder if the ‘Glib Huckster’ can ever changeThe clean-cut man with an alias greased his way into their lives and wallets.06 Jun 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCon artist property developer who ‘financially disemboweled’ victims gets more jail timeVictim says 'narcissist' fraudster Aaron Coupe ruined lives and was nabbed on skiing trip.06 Jun 04:13 AM
New ZealandFake police 'courier' defrauded 19 elderly victimsThe scammer was caught in the act by police when he showed up to collect $170,000 of gold.05 Jun 04:07 AM
New ZealandHow two young scammers used air fryers to swindle $60k from ATMs, parking machinesThe pair targeted ATMs and parking machines, stealing more than $60,000.04 Jun 09:54 PM
New ZealandFake Kiwi doctor who provided bogus degree in UK ordered to pay back $913kThe lie was uncovered when a reporter contacted Auckland Uni to check her qualifications.04 Jun 09:49 PM
BusinessAuckland man convicted after issuing 677 WoFs without checking any vehiclesThe owner of Newmarket Automotive Repairs earned $40k from the fraudulent WoFs.03 Jun 05:45 AM
CrimeTensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four daysDirector Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.02 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman stole stranger's identity to create a fictitious carer and claim benefitsDiane Baumann also purchased items on credit but didn't make repayments.01 Jun 02:00 AM
WorldCyber crime crackdown: 15 foreign nationals jailed in NigeriaThey include 11 Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian, and one Indonesian.30 May 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Police have zero tolerance on crime – right?OPINION: A memo creates confusion over police policy on investigating shoplifting.29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Man of bad character': Kiwi fraudster found to have killed wife jailed for contempt The 47-year-old's initial criminal case was thrown out in 2021.29 May 06:08 AM
New ZealandBank accused of using $1m scam victim’s hardship to dodge potential liability'This case has liability avoidance written all over it,' financial commentator claimed.27 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's top cop censures staff shoplifting memo as ‘confusing and unhelpful’Retail theft thresholds include $200 for general theft and $500 for shoplifting.26 May 11:31 PM
New ZealandFormer top real estate agent's home detention bid thrown out despite 'savage' prison attackThe Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.20 May 10:13 PM
New ZealandLawyer suspended after hiring serial conman who stole $330k from MoJChris Tennet gave Brian Hunter a chance. He repaid him by stealing hundreds of thousands. 20 May 05:37 AM
CrimeNZ's largest corporate corruption case: How two Australians duped Spark with $20m in contractsCorrupt company directors Sean Bryan and Mark Lester are headed to prison.20 May 02:21 AM
New ZealandBusinessman faked firms to claim $1.8m Covid subsidies, funding luxury lifestyleSFO boss Karen Chang described Im’s offending as 'deliberate and wide-reaching'. 19 May 02:25 AM
New Zealand‘Dagger through my heart’: JP linked to $1.8m scam unmasked after failed secrecy bidSuren Sharma allegedly helped criminals steal $1.8m from 12 investment scam victims.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Grossly dishonest': Blood lab medical technician loses registration for CV fraudShe falsely claimed to be a 'Doctor of Medicine' in her CV.16 May 05:28 AM
