BusinessBusiness Insider: Fraudbusters keeping quietSFO director Julie Read had nothing to say in response to fresh criticism that the organisation mismanaged its investigation into South Canterbury Finance.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and finance'Ponzi scheme' clients get paid out more than they put inLiquidators are trying to claw back some of this money and have served formal legal notices on 12 Arena Capital investors.23 Feb 02:30 AM
Banking and financeThe NZ firm running a Ponzi schemeChristchurch-based foreign exchange firm owes clients $7 million.21 Feb 09:30 PM
BusinessJudge: SFO probe 'deficient'Acquitted South Canterbury Finance chief executive Lachie McLeod was won court costs back from the Crown.19 Feb 05:48 AM
BusinessCorrupt migrants few and far betweenOur squeaky-clean reputation has been undermined by record migration from countries where corruption is high, says the Serious Fraud Office.18 Feb 12:30 AM
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
BDBDBanking and financeIntueri shares plunge on Serious Fraud investigationThe Serious Fraud Office has confirmed it is investigating Intueri Education Group.29 Jan 03:35 AM
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
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
BusinessGrant standoff ends in courtroom battleWhistleblower and SFO feature in move to claw back innovation subsidy27 Nov 04:30 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
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
BDBDTaxTax agent charged with pocketing fundsA former tax agent who allegedly falsified 250 GST and income tax returns in order to keep client money has been charged with fraud.17 Nov 12:30 AM
BusinessNubiotics director part of 2011 company collapseThe man behind a failed infant milk formula and Manuka honey exporting business that has drawn the attention of the Serious Fraud Office had presided over a similar failed business.03 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBusiness Insider: $500m man calls it quits in battle with IRDJohn George Russell - accountant, former merchant banker, 81-year-old and some $500 million in debt to the IRD - is finally raising the white flag.30 Oct 04:00 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
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
BDBDBusinessFormer lawyer sentenced for company tax offencesPatrick John Renshaw was today sentenced to 10 months' home detention for company tax offences.13 Oct 11:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeFormer SPGI director Mark Turnock pleads guiltyMark Turnock, former company director of SPG Investment Company No 1 (SPGI), has pleaded guilty to a charge of false financial statements.09 Oct 12:45 AM
Media and marketingMagazine publisher admits fraud, faces jailA failed magazine publisher has admitted $2m in fraud charges.05 Oct 10:30 PM
New Zealand587 years to pay back stolen fundsA woman who ripped off taxpayers for more than $300,000 over 17 years would take 587 years to pay back the stolen funds.10 Sep 03:01 AM
BDBDMedia and marketingSFO lays charges against MediaWeb directorThe SFO has laid charges against Victor John Clarke, a former director of failed media company MediaWeb, for alleged offending involving $2.2 million.07 Sep 10:50 PM
Banking and financePerpetual Trust suit back on trackPerpetual Trust, formerly owned by Pyne Gould Corporation, was C+M's trustee, tasked with protecting the interest of investors.06 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeHigh Court bid to keep Petricevic in jailThe Sensible Sentencing Trust says the early release of a fraudster sets a dangerous precedent on how white collar criminals are punished.03 Sep 01:25 AM
Banking and financeHubbard investors receive payoutA tiny surplus has been paid to some investors in one of Allan Hubbard's failed investment vehicles.01 Sep 05:07 AM
Banking and financeDisgraced boss to be releasedRod Petricevic is serving a 6 years and 10 months sentence for misleading investors and using company funds to buy a luxury boat.25 Aug 01:01 AM
Freight and logisticsBribery charges for former AT bossThree top transport officials accused of bribery totalling more than $1 million look set to go to trial.18 Aug 10:11 PM
New ZealandMan charged over $4m property fraudA Tauranga man accused of conning people out of millions to support his lifestyle for decades has today had fraud charges laid against him.23 Jul 05:22 AM
New ZealandImmigration officer admits taking bribesA former immigration official and a cohort caught taking cash sweeteners to help get people into New Zealand have today admitted corruption and bribery charges.22 Jul 09:02 AM
New ZealandTruth finally told after six-year ordealBrett Donaldson was labelled a fraudster, but after six years he has won his fight with the Serious Fraud Office, which has been banned from prosecuting him again.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeThieving financial adviser sentencedAndrew Hrothgar Robinson has been sentenced to six years in jail this morning for stealing more than $3 million.16 Jul 10:00 PM
