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
BusinessFormer Blues boss sentencedPeter Scutts will serve a sentence of 8 months' home detention after being found to have taken almost $65,000 in kickbacks.09 Jul 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Champagne stunt an utter disaster'Judith Collins described a champagne stunt by SFO boss Adam Feeley as an "utter disaster" that threatened to overshadow the Government at a crucial time.06 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessBullion trader gets 3 years, 9 months jailRobert Kairua, who used to run a gold and silver trading website has been sent to jail for theft.03 Jul 04:00 AM
BusinessSwney’s letter of remorse revealedFor the first time, Alex Swney's words of contrition can be read by the public - the people he ripped off for more than $4 million.02 Jul 08:16 AM
Banking and financeFinance boss hand over $1.8m to policeConvicted former Capial + Merchant boss Neal Nicholls will forfeit assets worth $1.8m to the police.24 Jun 11:20 PM
BusinessSwney's parents watch as son jailedAlex Swney's parents say it was hard to see their son jailed for more than 5 years but they are proud of the way he accepted his punishment.24 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessLiquidator: chasing gold trader "fruitless"Robert Kairua, head of a bullion trading website that collapsed owing $2.7m, has pleaded guilty to theft.24 Jun 03:50 AM
BusinessSwney jailed: 5 years for stealing $4m he thought he was owedBusinessman believed he was being underpaid for his work to improve Auckland.24 Jun 03:21 AM
BusinessHow the Swney sentence stacks upHow does the five years, seven months jail term for Alex Swney stack up against sentences received by other notorious white collar criminals?24 Jun 01:09 AM
CrimeMore Ross investors could face claimsAn investor in the David Ross ponzi scheme - who has been named for the first time - has been ordered to pay back $454,000 of fictitious profits in a clawback test case.23 Jun 01:50 AM
SharesSwindling stockbroker loses jail appealGregory Arnott pleaded guilty to five charges of theft by a person in a special relationship and another five charges of false statement by a promoter.17 Jun 11:45 PM
New ZealandPair found guilty over advertising scamTwo people were sentenced today for their role in complex advertising scam which targeted charities and small businesses.12 Jun 12:19 AM
BusinessScutts a reminder of the danger of side dealsThe High Court maintained a strict line against commercial bribery in finding Peter Scutts guilty, Bell Gully says.03 Jun 03:13 AM
CrimeRoss investor fights for secrecyThe Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in the case of an investor in the Ross Asset Ponzi scheme, who wants to keep his name a secret.03 Jun 12:50 AM
CrimeRoss investor tries to keep name secretAn investor who got nearly $1m from David Ross' Ponzi scheme is fighting to keep name secrecy.02 Jun 07:45 PM
BusinessFormer SFO boss facing housing inquiryFormer SFO boss Adam Feeley is facing an Auditor-General probe into how his family's land has been managed.28 May 11:09 PM
