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
PremiumPremiumInvestmentInvestors in $53m East Wind Ponzi face near-zero returns as liquidators exitLiquidation of giant East Wind Ponzi wraps: Most creditors to get hardly anything back.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSerial Auckland fraudster ran $110k trade debt under false nameJudge Jude Claire Ryan weighed 158 prior convictions in jailing him.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCard-cloning trade: Devices built for petrol and parking machines found in air fryers and laptopsSeven people have been prosecuted for card skimming in the past five years.01 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldDemocrat ‘disappears’ $188,220 diamond ring at centre of fraud scandalSheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces 15 fraud and money laundering charges.30 Dec 10:19 PM
New Zealand'So disgusting': Kids' rugby team manager spent trip fundraiser money on herselfThe woman's identity has been kept secret up until now.29 Dec 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'I have nothing to hide': US tycoon implicated in $800k Auckland scam threatens to sue NZ PoliceMiloX crypto exchange founder Robert Vashisth tells the Herald: 'I'm no scammer'.27 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandMeth-crazed fraudster fires shots into family's home, narrowly missing mother with babyPashion Ramsay would show fake proof that she had paid for vehicles.23 Dec 06:00 AM
WorldThai police arrest Olympic gold medallist on the run for fraudThe boxer was convicted of defrauding lottery investors of $110,000 in 2021.20 Dec 05:08 AM
World'Happy Christmas': Romance fraudster’s cruel parting shot to victims in courtJudge Charles Falk branded him a 'charlatan' and jailed him for 17 years.17 Dec 07:00 AM
ConstructionFinal SFO sentence over $1m Broadspectrum roading fraud handed downAll five defendants in the Broadspectrum case pleaded guilty.16 Dec 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTech support scammers stole $146,000 from himNew York Times: Account takeovers are surging, having tripled over the past five years.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investorsAlex and Aroha Tuira targeted te ao Māori communities, building trust through close ties.11 Dec 05:00 AM
