New ZealandWoman accused of visa fraud namedThe Waikato woman accused of visa fraud involving Filipinos has had her name suppression appeal dismissed.10 Feb 02:27 AM
New ZealandRevealed: $15m scamAn immigration scheme to attract wealthy foreigners to NZ is suspected of being used by two Americans to launder $15 million in "illicit funds", writes David Fisher.05 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Rip-off artists' inspirationWhat makes some people steal from strangers and others give?05 Feb 05:00 AM
BusinessSkyCity fraud: Ex-boss has assets frozenWoman who stole almost $800,000 from a top school and is being chased by SkyCity for more than $1.2 million has had her assets frozen.03 Feb 11:35 PM
BusinessAccused's husband to be SFO witnessThe husband of a woman allegedly at the heart of a $6 million mortgage fraud has been summoned as a prosecution witness in the case against her.01 Feb 11:50 PM
BusinessBusiness Insider: Embarrassment no barrierA doctor conned by a fraudster loses bid for name suppression.29 Jan 08:12 PM
BusinessInvestors may bankrupt jailed bullion traderInvestors owed $2.7 million by a failed bullion company may now try to bankrupt its jailed boss, who prosecutors say ran a "bogus, fraudulent scheme".26 Jan 03:42 AM
Banking and financeGold trading firm put into liquidationProsper Through Trading has been put into liquidation.18 Jan 03:03 AM
Business'Most hated' CEO's former firm bankruptKaloBios Pharmaceuticals Inc. has filed for bankruptcy after the arrest of former CEO Martin Shkreli knocked the biotechnology company's brief revival off course.30 Dec 09:57 PM
EmploymentWorker to repay $30k of stolen fundsA woman will spend the next 15 years paying back more than $30,000 she stole while working for a taxpayer-funded agency.23 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandMan found not guilty of bribing council workerAn Auckland man charged by the Serious Fraud Office of trying to bribe an Auckland Council employee has been found not guilty.23 Dec 08:35 AM
Business'Most hated' drug company boss arrestedA reviled US pharmaceutical boss who caused a storm in September by jacking up the price of a life-saving drug by 5000 per cent has been arrested on fraud charges.18 Dec 10:04 PM
New ZealandBiggest loser of his own scamJohn Fagan's appeal has started after his failed scam, escape from prison, and suicide threat on the Paul Holmes show.15 Dec 10:12 AM
BusinessFraudster steals victims' identitiesA conman stole the identities of victims of the Christchurch earthquake, the Pike River Mine explosion and the Carterton balloon disaster.11 Dec 09:19 PM
BusinessFraudster who fleeced own sister jailedA failed magazine publisher who defrauded Heartland Bank and fleeced his own sister has been jailed for 3 years.11 Dec 03:26 AM
BusinessMadoff victims holiday treat with $1.1m chequesBernard Madoff's victims are getting an early holiday treat as the trustee unwinding his fraud begins sending out a total of $1.2 billion in funds.06 Dec 11:00 PM
TaxTax evaders living the high lifeA couple convicted of fleecing almost $1 million from the taxpayer between them by not paying GST are still living a life of luxury.04 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeNew forgery charges for ex-FMA man KiroAn ex-FMA analyst is facing a further nine charges, including for allegedly providing a forged job contract with Fonterra to rent an apartment.25 Nov 12:15 AM
BusinessMay Wang back in NZ court for Hong Kong trialFailed Crafar Farms bidder and fraud case defendant May Wang was back in the High Court at Auckland today.22 Nov 11:00 PM
OpinionBusiness Insider: Fraud buster makes less use of big stickAre Serious Fraud Office investigators taking a softer approach, or is it just that its targets are becoming more co-operative?20 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessTax agent turned fraud faces chargesIt is alleged McDonald filed about 250 false tax returns in order to receive money from the IRD17 Nov 11:55 PM
BDBDBusinessWhy insurers hate new iPhonesInsurance fraud spikes whenever a new tech upgrade happens such as the release of a new iPhone.11 Nov 08:20 PM
BDBDBanking and finance'Large scale' Auckland mortgage fraudSerious Fraud Office investigating fraud involving developers, company directors, property valuers and lawyers.21 Oct 08:55 PM
BusinessSFO cases falls to lowest in 10 yearsThe number of prosecutions launched by the Serious Fraud Office in the past year is at its lowest level in at least a decade.21 Oct 04:00 PM
EmploymentConcerns over false work visasImmigration authorities say "widespread concerns" have been raised over false or misleading work visa applications involving Philippines nationals.21 Oct 12:34 AM
BusinessCompany director in SFO probeThe Serious Fraud Office is investigating an exporter of infant milk powder and manuka honey that receivers say collapsed owing more than $1 million.18 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessMan-made diamonds De Beers will never sellDe Beers scientists can make near-flawless diamonds in a lab, but they will never sell you one.12 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandChildcare boss hauled back to NZA Whangarei woman has been extradited from Australia after an exhaustive 18-month process to place her before the courts.08 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessJail time brings out the inner gardenerDespite money not growing on trees, gardening seems to be the most popular way for NZ's white collar criminals to while away the hours behind bars.02 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessPossible extended ban for convicted fraudsterThe Registrar of Companies is making the rare bid of extending the statutory company director ban of a convicted Waikato fraudster to 10 years due to the seriousness of his offending.28 Sep 05:18 AM
New ZealandTall tales swirling about old conmanColourful conman and convicted fraudster Wayne Eaglesome appears to be trying to sell land on Waiheke that he doesn't yet own.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMoney man on forgery chargesA Financial Markets Authority analyst has been charged with forging an academic record to get his job and then stealing nearly $210,000. in a scheme.18 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessUS baits money launderers in new sting strategyA new campaign by US prosecutors to pursue suspect money launderers sees agents luring the service providers out of their overseas havens to the US.13 Sep 12:00 AM
