CompaniesSFO drops five-year-long Fuji Xerox investigationPursuing charges not in the public interest, SFO says.11 Oct 04:35 AM
New ZealandLabour and National donations trial: Jami-Lee Ross cleared, split verdicts for othersThe SFO prosecution involved seven people, including a NZ Order of Merit recipient.04 Oct 09:53 PM
Freight and logisticsCorruption case: Former roading manager, three others namedSFO says corruption was worth more than $1 million.12 Sep 10:22 PM
New ZealandBusinessman offered Crown $33m to travel during political donations trial, court hearsIt's the largest sum ever put on the Crown's table in New Zealand.22 Aug 06:09 AM
BusinessSFO alleges $1.88m Covid wage subsidy fraud attemptFraud investigators claim Auckland man tried conning wage subsidy scheme out of $1.88m.19 Aug 05:25 AM
Banking and financeAnother property investor pleads guilty to fraud chargesFour charged by SFO in mortgage fraud case.18 Aug 05:37 AM
New ZealandSpy allegations and 'stellar' reputation cited as reasons for accused's secrecyThe start of the joint trial was delayed because of a positive Covid-19.25 Jul 05:38 AM
New ZealandPolitical donations: SFO National and Labour trial beginsObtaining by deception charges to be heard in combined trial.24 Jul 06:52 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters lashes out at 'spurious allegations' after NZ First Foundation acquittalsTwo men were accused by the SFO of attempting to conceal nearly $750,000 in donations.22 Jul 12:15 AM
New ZealandNZ First Foundation case: Accused pair not guilty of donations fraudThe pair were charged by the SFO just before the 2020 general election.21 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First Foundation case: Identities of accused pair permanently suppressedA group of media companies has for years argued the duo should be identified.20 Jul 05:02 AM
New ZealandNZ First Foundation case: Accused argues elections at risk if namedVerdicts in the case are expected to be delivered in the coming week.13 Jul 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid wage subsidy fraud: Govt targets seven more for prosecutionMSD targets more for prosecution while the SFO continues to investigate the big fish.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Opinion'They are nice to me, and I'm nice to them': What motivates political party donorsCurrent rules require public disclosure of donations over $15,000.08 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFootballMalaysian government prevents football fraud accused from returning to NZThe charges are over the construction and funding of a $17m football complex in Auckland.16 Jun 01:13 AM
New Zealand'Completely unsound': NZ's biggest-ever fraudster's appeal rejectedJohn Richard Bracken will stay in prison despite begging in tears to be let out.09 Jun 10:59 PM
BusinessPair of roading company directors named in bribery caseThe SFO charged six people this year over what a judge has called an 'elaborate scheme'.30 May 06:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMortgagee sale wipes out equity of late fraud complainantMortgagee sale sees Browns Bay home at centre of SFO investigation go for less than RV.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer employee admits taking bribes for contracts in roading corruption caseThe alleged scheme saw millions of dollars in bribes and contracts exchange hands.07 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandSFO closes investigation into Auckland mayor Phil GoffThe investigation focused on fundraising donations that were made in 2016 and 2019.07 Apr 02:57 AM
BusinessFormer ADHB employee accused of taking bribe for medical suppliesThe ex-worker also allegedly disclosed confidential information to an IT firm.22 Mar 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanker behind Ponzi scheme became painter behind barsThe 72-year-old once handled millions of dollars but now dabbles as an artist.24 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessSerious Fraud Office appoints new CEONew appointment has previously worked with the FMA and was a Senior Crown Prosecutor.21 Feb 10:09 PM
BusinessFormer East Wind manager facing SFO charges over alleged Ponzi schemeAfter the company's director died, more than 200 creditors claimed to be owed $45m.15 Feb 04:25 AM
BusinessSFO charges six over alleged bribes for roadworks contractsThe alleged bribes for contracts exchange occurred between 2015 and 2018.14 Feb 11:08 PM
BusinessSFO chases offshore Oceania Football officialAlleged fraud in construction of $17m football complex in St Johns prompts charges.14 Feb 04:27 AM
New ZealandNZ First Foundation accused argues for continued suppressionMan charged by the SFO claims allegations "will have a permanent effect on him".02 Feb 10:40 PM
BusinessFocus back on Kloogh case after sale of propertyLiquidators seek funds from the sale of a property possibly bought with stolen money.11 Jan 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCBL defendant Alistair Hutchison dies months before trialInterim name suppression granted over health concerns had ended in October.23 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandNational and Labour donations cases to be heard togetherA single 10-week trial will now hear all the allegations involving both major parties.29 Nov 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Former chartered accountant released from prisonTax refunds intended for his clients were used for gambling and to repay personal debts.19 Nov 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesInsurance firm's former boss has fraud trial delayed until 2023 due to lockdownThe delay highlights the significant disruption Covid-19 has had on NZ's court system.20 Oct 04:32 AM
EmploymentSFO begins inquiries into multiple cases of potential wage subsidy fraudThe cases have been referred after extensive investigations by MSD, says director.15 Oct 04:15 AM
CompaniesSFO opens investigation over failed financial firmThe SFO's probe follows a complaint by the company's liquidator.04 Oct 11:15 PM
