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$15m missing, say finance firm investigators
At least $15 million is now believed to be missing from an Auckland financial advisory firm, according to investigators probing the collapse of the company.

Blue Chip boss had secret trust
Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers has revealed his need for psychological help to deal with the collapse of his business empire.

Mob awaits Bryers' sentencing
Blue Chip investors are vowing an angry mob will turn up to court for the sentencing of property company co-founder Mark Bryers.

$18m fraudster to repay ASB only $3m-$5m
A former ASB investment adviser who stole nearly $18 million is likely to repay just $3m to $5m to the bank.

High-flier flees to Australia
A young high-flier at the centre of an alleged multi-million dollar bank mortgage fraud sold his house and is believed to have fled to Australia.

No charges against Madoff's UK operation
No one from the UK arm of Bernard Madoff's fraudulent investment business will face prosecution, the Serious Fraud Office has decided.

Thieving banker went undetected for nine years
The Herald can reveal that the largest employee theft in NZ history - of nearly $18m - was discovered by a fluke.

Banker admits $18m fraud charges
A former ASB Bank investment banker has pleaded guilty to fraud charges involving nearly $18 million.

Days of freedom for accused
A former Remuera investment banker who allegedly stole nearly $18 million from ASB Bank customers is enjoying what could be his last few days of freedom.

$18m fraud accused indicates early guilty plea
An ASB Bank investment banker has indicated that he will plead guilty to fraud charges involving nearly $18 million.

SFO chief targets finance companies
The new head of the SFO has set a deadline of March 31 to decide if charges will be laid against people over their finance company activities.

SFO called in over First Step loan deals
The trustee of six investment trusts set up by Money Managers says it has called in the Serious Fraud Office.

Banker faces $17 million fraud charges
The SFO alleges that as a senior investment adviser, Stephen Versalko defrauded nearly 30 wealthy ASB clients over $17m over nine years.

Kidicorp funding probe
The nation's largest early childcare provider is being investigated for the way it claims more than $30 million of taxpayer money.

Police unit chasing crime profits will have hit list
The special police unit is being set up to seize criminal assets and will have a hit list to work on, Police Minister Judith Collins revealed today.