New ZealandAlleged bank fraud: New charges laidBrendon Harris denies charges police allege total nearly $500,000.15 Dec 09:47 PM
WorldThe woman who lived as her 22yo daughter for two yearsLaura Oglesby, 48, managed to enrol in uni and get student loans in her daughter's name.10 Dec 05:56 AM
New ZealandDuped finance firm trashes pensioner's credit rating over allegedly fraudulent loanThe woman says the firm 'must be desperate'.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Kuiti's $2.5m fraudster gets more jail time after hidden bank account discoveredShe was given extra jail time, but it won't affect her parole eligibility.02 Dec 01:42 AM
BusinessTax-dodger has director ban liftedDunedin businessman has been allowed to continue as director after defrauding Customs.27 Nov 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Former chartered accountant released from prisonTax refunds intended for his clients were used for gambling and to repay personal debts.19 Nov 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLover of Ports of Auckland fraudster denied paroleLitia Vuniduvu remains in prison while facing the prospect of deportation.17 Nov 04:37 AM
BusinessFinance firm, son and mum operators appeal fines for hiding mogul's NZ millionsThe funds traced back to a wealthy businessman accused of running a pyramid scheme.04 Nov 04:40 AM
WorldFormer Spanish King's sex drive 'was a danger to the state'Scandal-hit Juan Carlos said to have been injected with female hormones to dampen libido.21 Oct 09:33 PM
AirlinesAir NZ customers fall victim to 'very legitimate' scamAir New Zealand customers who receive a scam email should not click on any links.20 Oct 07:25 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesInsurance firm's former boss has fraud trial delayed until 2023 due to lockdownThe delay highlights the significant disruption Covid-19 has had on NZ's court system.20 Oct 04:32 AM
New ZealandMan charged over alleged $400,000 scam denied bailHe denies charges and will stand trial.20 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverLaw change needed to stop criminals laundering money through KiwiSaverPolice have lost an appeal to seize fraudster Joanne Harrison's KiwiSaver funds.18 Oct 04:00 PM
EmploymentSFO begins inquiries into multiple cases of potential wage subsidy fraudThe cases have been referred after extensive investigations by MSD, says director.15 Oct 04:15 AM
CompaniesSFO opens investigation over failed financial firmThe SFO's probe follows a complaint by the company's liquidator.04 Oct 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThird CBL fraud accused named as former directorThree businessmen from the failed insurance company face Serious Fraud Office charges.04 Oct 03:00 AM
Business'Someone uploaded your pictures': Text scam shifts gearsFraudsters take a new tack as more than 58,000 Kiwis report being hit.01 Oct 04:38 AM
New Zealand'He's told so many lies': Seasoned conman imprisoned over scamsA conman whose $65,000 trail of lies stretches back to 2018 has been jailed.30 Sep 05:20 AM
New Zealand'No jail term will be long enough': Victims of $2.5m fraud left waiting on compensationDespite the near $2.5m theft, Sharon Bradley is yet to pay a cent back.25 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandSingle mum lost $200k to scammers posing as Chinese officialsAll up Wendy paid $200,000 in five transfers.19 Sep 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Upsetting and inconvenient': Licence plate theft, fraud rising in WellingtonPolice say fraud victims shouldn't be embarrassed about the fact, and should come forward.16 Sep 12:34 AM
Banking and finance'Treacherous trio of scams': Markets watchdog issues warning about Covid-19 exploitationScammers and fraudsters are exploiting the Covid-19 crisis and economic climate.15 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandInsurer admits giving pensioner's personal info to suspected fraudsterIAG believes the pensioner's signature was forged.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusinessman behind luxury vehicle scam loses appealRaymond Andrews accused his trial lawyer of failing to prepare and advance his defence.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFormer trustee who stole from $1m fund for underprivileged to be released from prisonStephen Henare is banned from engaging in the affairs of any business, trust or company.29 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandScammed: From West Coast beekeeper to Brazilian drug mule"I never thought I was carrying drugs."26 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Alarm bells': 11yo girl approached by lockdown scammerScam reports are up 74%, sextortion 35%, objectionable material 66% during lockdowns.20 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Cera employees on trial over alleged fraudThe pair are facing a range of allegations brought by the Serious Fraud Office.16 Aug 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUndischarged bankrupt behind luxury vehicle scam remains in prisonIt was described as one of the most egregious bankruptcy cases ever before the courts.15 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice freeze nearly $1.9m linked to alleged VenusFX fraudMore than $2.2m in bank deposits from a software firm is not fraud, says an Auckland man.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsMemory loss: Parole Board's concerns over jailed broker who defrauded clients of millionsForex Brokers Limited director Russell Maher says he won't handle people's money again.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Small BusinessAccountant jailed for stealing $2m from boutique fashion companyTwo business partners and friends lived a nightmare as their accountant defrauded them.10 Aug 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeArson trial: Couple accused of burning down house for $85,000 windfallA man and a woman are accused of burning a house down to gain money from insurance.09 Aug 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAll Blacks logo used by fake Canadian bank in suspected scamIn a global game of whack-a-mole there's little authorities can do but warn against scams.09 Aug 05:20 AM
