Latest from Serious Fraud Office

NZ falls to fourth in global least-corrupt rankings, worst placement ever
New Zealand now has its worst ranking of all time on the Corruption Perceptions Index.

New Zealand leaves door open to enabling foreign bribery, OECD warns
Commerce Minister Andrew Bayly says beneficial registry isn't currently a top priority.

'Where's my son's $75,000?': Refund plea in Auckland housing scheme
More than 50 buyers are owed money from the planned development.

SFO ‘unlawful kickbacks’ case: Court hears of '1 in 100-year' storm, roading contract bribes
Architect of bribes' family suffered deeply from murder of Chozyn Koroheke, court hears.

Opinion: SFO chief on why conditions for rampant fraud are ripe
OPINION: We're seeing a series of conditions fraudsters are eager to exploit.

Corruption charges, millions in kickbacks: Former IT contractor pleads guilty
Millions of dollars in ill-gotten gains admitted just ahead of trial.

Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.

Roading contract corruption case: Subcontractor loses name suppression
Participant in corruption scheme got 12 months home detention, Serious Fraud Office says.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hard
OPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.

Former IT contractor pleads guilty to paying $4.1 million in kickbacks
A second defendant will go on trial in November.

Businessman convicted on two corruption charges gets bail - to Australia
Businessman admits giving 'gifts' to curry favour.

Auckland bribery and corruption case: Third defendant named
The Serious Fraud Office alleges three men received about $3.5m in public funds.

'You were blinded by greed' judge says of lawyer convicted of mortgage fraud
Francis Peters, one of five members of a family charged by SFO, sentenced.

Auckland family in dock in $8.6m mortgage and investment fraud case
Two Peters family members flee NZ; SFO seeks justice in fraud case.

Founder of family violence charity who stole $44,000 denied appeal
Betty Sio was fined $3000 after stealing from her own charity.

CBL civil proceeding adjourned until 2026
Ex CEO Peter Harris made a joint application to the High Court to adjourn IPO proceeding.

Te Pāti Māori wants National MP referred to police - just like the ‘brown party were’
Leader calls for a byelection and the establishment of an anti-corruption commission.

Nelson property companies successfully sue former investment manager
Lawsuits and liquidations: Where's the former boss wanted by the Serious Fraud Office?

Bribery and corruption allegations: Two defendants lose name suppression
Daud Suryantyo accused of abusing his position as a public official.

Auckland bribery and corruption case: One accused still wants to keep his name secret
Judge says suppression bid not good enough, but bribery accused wins last-minute reprieve.

'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.