Fraud

It has been confirmed funds recently recovered from convicted fraudster Michael Swann's assets were mostly from the sale of three properties.

The case against five people charged with committing New Zealand's biggest white-collar fraud went back to court this morning and now all defendants' names are known and a date was set for the next stage.

More than $2 million has now been recovered by the Government from the sale of assets seized from convicted fraudster Michael Swann.

Outright honesty is not the first quality that one associates with the criminal fraternity, so it might come as a surprise to many that disclosure of a criminal record for New Zealanders on entry to Australia, and vice versa, is voluntary.

A New Zealand man accused of defrauding Queensland Health of more than A$16 million (NZ$20m) will plead guilty to the charges, his lawyer says.

Benefit fraud cost taxpayers a record $22.6 million last year, and nine social welfare staff were sacked for theft.

A tax agent sentenced to home detention for fraud will enjoy panoramic views of Wellington harbour from his $4.8 million home as he serves his time.

Crown prosecutors yesterday alleged an accused conman repaid only $7000 of the $1.7 million he obtained fraudulently from dozens of victims over almost 20 years.

A Gore police officer found not guilty of insurance fraud has resigned, while the future of two Dunedin officers found guilty of assault remains unclear after more than two years suspended on full pay.

New Zealanders have prided themselves on this country's consistent place at or close to the top of international anti-corruption indices.