KahuBrother, sister face 11 SFO fraud chargesSiblings took more than $1 million from Maori land trust, Serious Fraud Office alleges12 Oct 06:57 AM
New ZealandBulgarian 'Masters Games athletes' jailedTwo Bulgarian fraudsters slipped into the country under the guise of the Masters Games.12 Oct 02:00 AM
BusinessBusinessman admits to running Ponzi schemeA Christchurch businessman has admitted running a Ponzi scheme.11 Oct 04:04 AM
BusinessAppeal dismissed for accountant guilty of insider fraudAn accountant who stole $183,000 from his employer has appeal dismissed.11 Oct 12:54 AM
New ZealandGran jailed for $250k benefit fraudJudge called those who believe benefit fraud is not a serious crime "misguided".09 Oct 09:45 PM
BusinessFraud victims return to find belongings stolenJohn and Suellen Gifford, among victims of a $4 million fraud case, struck a second time.09 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan omits US crimes, loses NZ citizenshipNew Zealand citizenship stripped from man who failed to declare robbery conviction.07 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessWatch out for invoice scammers, police warnOverseas swindlers are targeting NZ businesses with a new sophisticated scam, police warn.06 Oct 01:51 AM
New ZealandBusiness owner defrauds publicly-funded trustAn Auckland and Hamilton businessman defrauded a government funded trust with invoices.05 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged cheque fraud targets NZ sporting greatA New Zealand sports great and politician was the target in an alleged bank fraud scheme.05 Oct 03:20 AM
BusinessPhone scam: Woman stole $50,000 from elderlyShe posed as bank staff and conned elderly into thinking their power would be cut off.04 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandWoman takes own life after finding out about fraud prosecutionA Lower Hutt woman took her life after being told she would prosecuted for benefit fraud.03 Oct 05:40 PM
BusinessSerious Fraud Office to probe Fuji Xerox againThe SFO is looking into Fuji Xerox once again in the wake of an accounting scandal.03 Oct 03:31 AM
CurrencyForex firm slapped with $5.3m fineJudge rules Ping An Finance "failed abysmally" in complying with money-laundering rules.29 Sep 07:25 PM
New ZealandDuo charged with Ticketek fraudTwo Auckland men have allegedly stolen $60,000 with a Ticketek invoicing scheme.26 Sep 11:21 PM
BDBDBanking and financeWestpac sues ex-wife of convicted fraudster for $50.8mWestpac NZ is suing the ex-wife of convicted Lane Walker Rudkin fraudster Ken Anderson.26 Sep 12:45 AM
BusinessLawyer sentenced for alleged $41m hotel fraudA lawyer was sentenced for making false statements to help gain a $41 million bank loan.25 Sep 08:35 PM
BusinessThe Big Read: My three years in identity theft hellDrew Armstrong had his identity stolen, the impostor went on a spending spree.14 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandWelfare cheat investigator created fake identitiesA welfare cheat investigator created fake beneficiary identities to steal nearly $360k.14 Sep 04:26 AM
New ZealandSkyCity fraudster jailed for seven years plusTessa Grant jailed for over seven years after stealing $2.77m from her Hamilton employers.11 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandJewellery, holidays, horses: How SkyCity exec stole millionsJewellery, holidays and horses were just a few things Tessa Grant spent stolen money on.10 Sep 11:03 AM
BusinessLorraine Skiffington dies after illnessShe was a central figure in her partner Ngatata Love's fall from grace.08 Sep 01:08 AM
Banking and financeBNZ staffer inflated wages to get home loanZhenyu Sun, 34, has admitted securing, and attempting to secure, $1.5m in home loans.05 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessJail time for mum guilty of tax fraudA Tauranga mum faces jail time after committing $3M-plus in tax fraud.01 Sep 08:45 PM
BusinessIRD warns about sophisticated tax refund scamPeople are being warned about a sophisticated email tax scam circulating today.26 Aug 02:21 AM
CrimeDisgraced Napier lawyer's bid for parole failsFormer lawyer fails to comprehend gravity of his own offences, Parole Board says.22 Aug 06:00 PM
BusinessJailed lawyer treats prison staff 'like receptionists'Parole has been denied to a lawyer who "sometimes treats staff like receptionists".22 Aug 03:05 AM
New ZealandWhy fraudster's drug story was 'absurd'Fraudster's explanation for Fantasy drug rejected as "absurd" and "ludicrous" by judge.21 Aug 04:03 AM
New ZealandMSD's own detective stole nearly $360,000A fraud investigator has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $360,000 over 12 years.18 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandWhy money launderer will keep NZ citizenshipWilliam Yan will keep NZ passport because Labour Minister already knew of 'concerns'.16 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeJail after false claims of rapeBlenheim woman Joanne Kerr jailed for blackmailing man with false rape claims loses appeal14 Aug 11:47 PM
New ZealandMetiria Turei's exit seen as great lossFirst leader brave enough to share welfare story but has come under attack for doing so.12 Aug 02:19 AM
WorldHomeless drug addicts forced to be slavesMembers of a traveller family have been convicted of running a modern slavery ring.11 Aug 09:10 PM
KahuShaw leads Greens alone as Turei quitsMetiria Turei says she resigned as co-leader for the good of her family and party.09 Aug 05:00 PM
