The benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after all
Her children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.
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Mum pilfered thousands in pandemic loan scheme fraud.
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Boeing to pay nearly $400m for criminal fraud conspiracy charge.
'I've just lost all my money': Accountant tricked into sending $300k to scammers
Police are hunting Ayom Wek who flew to NZ and faces 34 money-laundering charges.
'Extremely worried': Family of alleged fugitive fraudster urge return
Nicola Flint is accused of ripping off a Christchurch rugby club of more than $100,000.
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Highly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.
Arrest warrant, border alert issued for accused money launderer after court no-show
The man is accused of laundering nearly $250k in stolen money from two scam victims.
‘Cold’ and ‘calculating’ conman defrauded businesses out of $450k
'It had a massive impact on our business….but he also just left a trail of destruction.'
Gambled away: Trusted manager's $500,000 fraud leaves workmates traumatised
Katie Watson stole items from her employer, then sold them online to feed her addiction.
Troubled Laybuy companies placed into receivership
The buy now, pay later outfit cites fraud and a flat economy among insurmountable hurdles.
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The ploy turns the tables on cyber crooks, tricking them and wasting their time.
'Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habit
The woman picked her victims carefully - they were either elderly or had health issues.
Kiwi got partner out of jail with forged letters claiming terminal cancer
But two years later, the fraud was discovered and it all came crashing down.
Tradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delays
Jason Lambert's lawyer argued: “It’s his right to be tried without undue delay.”
Ex-employee who defrauded Sir Peter Jackson-owned company chased to New York
Gene DeMarco claims he has not consented to his bankruptcy, so it does not apply.
Watchdog sends $300k scam victim's details to wrong email in privacy blunder
'What a bunch of idiots... How am I supposed to have any trust in the system?'
Busted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake money
Couple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.
Bag of cash doesn't stop convictions in multi-million dollar fraud case
The FBI investigates an attempt to bribe a juror with a bag of cash totalling US$120,000.
Principal withdrew $30k from school funds at pubs, restaurants and casinos
The principal made 117 unauthorised transactions over two years.
'Happens in mob movies': Juror given $120,000 cash bag in multi-million dollar fraud case
Seven people were charged with stealing $40 million from a programme for hungry kids.
Warnings about pyramid scammer's new investment scheme
'I jump from scam to scam because I can,' absent promoter Shelly Cullen has said.
Insta-scam: Foreign heartthrob scams grieving woman, fake investigator makes vile threats
'RIP in advance': Investigator found online adds insult to Kiwi love scam victim.
'Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scam
The victim was sent log in details to a fake UK bank account showing a balance of $3m.
Somebody call 911: Singer Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1.6m through fraud
The singer and his mother were arrested after a Swat team raided Kingston’s rented mansion
'Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, Xbox
Daniel Johnstone has been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay reparations.
'They are royals': US fugitive flies Meghan, Prince Harry around Nigeria for free
The Sussexes were flown around Nigeria by an airline CEO who is wanted by US authorities.
'He was so bloody good': Scam victim accuses Westpac of negligence after $323k loss
The scammer had researched the victim's family and knew he had savings to invest.
'Irregularities': NZ TV firm owes more than $20m to major bank, US TV stars - receivers
The receiver has raised alleged irregularities. The NZFC earlier sent concerns to the SFO.
NZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scam
The victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.
More than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrested
The five defendants face a range of charges.
Guilty verdict: Fall from grace for talented local sportswoman and former physio
The former Whangārei physiotherapist stood trial for theft and defrauding a sports store.
‘Money mule’ stole $23,000 from woman’s account - heads to casino
Mackara Patrick Chourb told police he didn't realise he'd taken so much money out.
Engineer jailed over fraud linked to almost 1000 properties
It's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.