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
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
