New Zealand‘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.'18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGambled away: Trusted manager's $500,000 fraud leaves workmates traumatisedKatie Watson stole items from her employer, then sold them online to feed her addiction.18 Jun 07:30 AM
RetailTroubled Laybuy companies placed into receivershipThe buy now, pay later outfit cites fraud and a flat economy among insurmountable hurdles.17 Jun 03:44 AM
BusinessNetsafe's new AI tool lets you scam the scammersThe ploy turns the tables on cyber crooks, tricking them and wasting their time.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habitThe woman picked her victims carefully - they were either elderly or had health issues.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi got partner out of jail with forged letters claiming terminal cancerBut two years later, the fraud was discovered and it all came crashing down.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delaysJason Lambert's lawyer argued: “It’s his right to be tried without undue delay.”14 Jun 08:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEx-employee who defrauded Sir Peter Jackson-owned company chased to New YorkGene DeMarco claims he has not consented to his bankruptcy, so it does not apply.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog 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?'09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake moneyCouple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.08 Jun 09:08 PM
WorldBag of cash doesn't stop convictions in multi-million dollar fraud caseThe FBI investigates an attempt to bribe a juror with a bag of cash totalling US$120,000.08 Jun 02:07 AM
CrimePrincipal withdrew $30k from school funds at pubs, restaurants and casinosThe principal made 117 unauthorised transactions over two years.04 Jun 12:37 AM
World'Happens in mob movies': Juror given $120,000 cash bag in multi-million dollar fraud caseSeven people were charged with stealing $40 million from a programme for hungry kids.04 Jun 12:14 AM
New ZealandWarnings about pyramid scammer's new investment scheme'I jump from scam to scam because I can,' absent promoter Shelly Cullen has said.01 Jun 05:58 PM
BusinessInsta-scam: Foreign heartthrob scams grieving woman, fake investigator makes vile threats'RIP in advance': Investigator found online adds insult to Kiwi love scam victim.28 May 01:22 AM
New Zealand'Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scamThe victim was sent log in details to a fake UK bank account showing a balance of $3m.26 May 08:02 AM
EntertainmentSomebody call 911: Singer Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1.6m through fraudThe singer and his mother were arrested after a Swat team raided Kingston’s rented mansion25 May 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Facebook scam': Man uses Marketplace to sell fake PlayStation, XboxDaniel Johnstone has been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay reparations.22 May 08:00 AM
Royals'They are royals': US fugitive flies Meghan, Prince Harry around Nigeria for freeThe Sussexes were flown around Nigeria by an airline CEO who is wanted by US authorities.18 May 11:38 PM
New Zealand'He was so bloody good': Scam victim accuses Westpac of negligence after $323k lossThe scammer had researched the victim's family and knew he had savings to invest.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Irregularities': NZ TV firm owes more than $20m to major bank, US TV stars - receiversThe receiver has raised alleged irregularities. The NZFC earlier sent concerns to the SFO.14 May 05:20 PM
New ZealandNZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scamThe victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.13 May 08:37 AM
New ZealandMore than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrestedThe five defendants face a range of charges.13 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandGuilty verdict: Fall from grace for talented local sportswoman and former physioThe former Whangārei physiotherapist stood trial for theft and defrauding a sports store.13 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Money mule’ stole $23,000 from woman’s account - heads to casinoMackara Patrick Chourb told police he didn't realise he'd taken so much money out.11 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandEngineer jailed over fraud linked to almost 1000 propertiesIt's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.10 May 04:14 AM
CompaniesFTX will return money to most customers after catastrophic crypto collapseFTX says nearly all of customers will receive money owed.08 May 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTax evader mum's reparation will take 161 years to pay offIt'll take a while for cafe mum's reparation order to make up for payroll, GST scam.08 May 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS securities regulator shuts down Trump Media auditor over alleged fraudSEC alleges BF Borgers ran ‘sham audit mill’ whose work affects more than 1500 corporates.05 May 05:39 AM
New ZealandKiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning“I’m on anti-anxiety medication. I can’t work. What have I got to look forward to?"28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for role in $6m property scam to be deportedThe elaborate scam involved forged documents, phoney invoices and took years to pull off.27 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandMillion dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland muleThe pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Who did my sister marry?': The extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wifeAlex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.17 Apr 02:58 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council inspector accused of accepting more than $58,000 worth of bribesThe man accepted cheques referring to him as 'Inspector Guy', charge sheets allege.16 Apr 05:00 PM
