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Spike in Easter online incidents: Kiwis warned to be vigilant

There were 160 scam reports made Netsafe during Easter in 2017 and 736 in 2020.

'A convoluted nightmare': The pensioner who discovered she didn't own her home

Alleged investment scheme that's seen family homes up for mortgagee sale referred to SFO.

Scammed: Couple rattled after losing $8k to fraudster

Māngere couple receives the shock of their life after realising they have been scammed.

Woman who stole $1 million from DHB named

The Serious Fraud Office found multiple transactions amounting to $1,062,973.

Third person charged by SFO in case over failed insurer CBL

The former CEO and CFO have already been charged after the $747 million firm folded.

SFO tightens net on Kiwi fund Penrich

Fraud probe into Cayman Island scheme run by ex-Treasury economist nears completion.

Remains found at NSW beach do not belong to Melissa Caddick - cops

Human remains found on NSW beach do not belong to the alleged fraudster, testing reveals.

Not guilty pleas for former trust chairman in SFO case

Charges including corrupt acceptance of gift and conspiracy are formally denied.

Five business and political court cases to follow in 2021

Several high-profile trials are due to be held this year.

Smoke and mirrors: The story of a thieving 'trader' with many names

Rod Richard Makatea, Rodney Crichton and Rodney McCall are all the same man.

Three million falsely labelled free-range eggs risked 'discrediting entire industry'

A whistleblower came forward to the Commerce Commission about an egg scam.

Home detention for stock trader still yet to pay back fraud victims

"I'm dealing with someone who is inherently dishonest," judge says.

Russian 'computer genius' with $140m in NZ convicted of money laundering

Russian cleared of ransomware extortion in France but jailed for Bitcoin money laundering.

Election expenses: SFO clears Christchurch mayor

The Serious Fraud Office launched a probe earlier this year.

Prominent iwi leader appears in court over alleged $364k fraud

Despite not entering a plea, Roger Pikia said he'd 'vigorously defend the charges'.

Co-accused in CBL fraud case named

The 49-year-old's interim name suppression lapsed at 3pm today.