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Staff accused of defrauding $2m from one of NZ’s largest firms in nine-year swindle
The man allegedly misused his employer's internal systems to dishonestly obtain goods.
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'Outright denial': Parole Board says serial fraudster should stay in jail
Fraudster who exploited migrants, previously stole dead babies' identities denied parole.
Kiwi scam start-up pilot saves $23.8m in consumer losses
The company worked with major banks, telcos and Trade Me.
US Supreme Court blocks Trump bid to restrict mail-in ballots
Trump had suggested – without evidence – that mail-in votes were vulnerable to fraud.
'You caught me a little unaware': Election officer forgot fraud complaints, police probe
Critics fear key voting evidence was destroyed before the inquiry resumed.
How a high-profile fraudster tried to erase her name from the internet
The ex-con also tried to suppress her suppression bid. But it failed.
Mum avoids prison as judge says it would be too hard on children
She and her husband evaded nearly $555,000 in tax and fraudulently claimed a loan.
Headstones and Plaques owner charged over alleged $40k ‘headstone scam’
Some of Jacob Ngarewa's alleged victims claim they were left empty-handed.
He laundered $7.8m for the Comancheros. Could this be NZ's dodgiest accountant?
'Architect' of gang's financial structures sentenced to more than 10 years in prison.
Elizabeth Holmes doco You Can See Everything offers shocking access
The trailer for Nathan Fielder’s documentary has attracted more than 1.6 million views.
Auckland motorists targeted by fake QR code parking meter scam
The warning follows similar scams on Wellington and Christchurch parking machines.
Govt trumpets ACC fraud 'crackdown', despite few prosecutions
A minuscule number of ACC claims are being investigated.
Alleged election fraud probe: Vote recorded in name of woman who died in 2022
More than a dozen votes were cast from addresses where residents say they did not vote.
Man who raised thousands claiming to be dying of cancer wasn’t ill, death ruled suicide - Coroner
Doug Ruch's cancer claim drew media attention before his death in Auckland.
Woman confessed her car and contents insurance claims were false, then backtracked
'It is an unusual action to confess to something you haven’t done' - tribunal adjudicator.
Council pays $300k to scammers. The invoice looked genuine
'Scams are increasingly sophisticated and organisations are not immune,' the council said.
US postal whistleblower warns ballot system could disrupt midterms
Richard Blumenthal says rushed USPS plans could threaten voting rights.
'Mr Breingan must return to NZ now': Judge orders ex-TV boss back from LA to face $14.5m fraud charges
Judge says 'compelling factors' to retain arrest warrant for potential extradition.
'Callous': Man stole $50k from victim's Sharesies account
The judge said the 34-year-old had little empathy for his victims.
'Stuff him': Podcaster defends releasing private messages that ended NZ First candidacy
Podcaster 'Shubz' says Ngatai 'promised a dream' but failed to pay him any money.
'Unethical and scummy': Pensioners alert economist Brad Olsen to deep fake scam
The AI deep fake of Olsen is promoting a fraudulent investment scheme.
'Nuclear option': NZ First candidate resigns amid alleged threats over private messages
George Ngatai says private messages were used to demand money and he's gone to police.
Inland Revenue stops $4m in bogus claims linked to social media scheme
People face penalties or prosecution for claiming fake expenses.
Bank impersonation makes up 71% of Westpac business customer scam losses
One in 10 targeted businesses lost money, with average losses topping $150,000.
'Everything began to unravel': Coach's theft shattered young girls' marching dreams
Coach Jodie Wastney stole money from the team’s fundraising kitty.
Covid wage subsidy fraudster loses jail time appeal
Ankle bracelet inconvenience claim rejected after 'persistent and opportunistic' fraud.
Westpac warns over scam Facebook complaints pages offering refunds
The pages impersonate legitimate organisations and target those who post a complaint.
'Tommy Cheatwood': Hole-in-one cheating scandal forces American to resign from club
Zach Holland admitted planting a ball in the hole to fake a hole in one.
House of Shem brothers cite dad's death as catalyst for $200k benefit fraud
A judge told the siblings to get back into their work once their sentences are finished.
The TV Shop fined $1.1m over fake ‘customer’ reviews
The company was convicted of 13 charges for breaches of the Fair Trading Act.