Fraud

Further DCC inquiries possible amid changes

There are no guarantees the Dunedin City Council's alleged $1.5 million vehicle fraud will not be the only issue uncovered as the council overhauls its internal controls, chief executive Dr Sue Bidrose warns.

Councillors careful to keep mum

Dunedin city councillors are remaining tight-lipped about the alleged Citifleet fraud.

'Light at end of tunnel' for Swann

Convicted fraudster Michael Swann was told at a parole hearing yesterday ''there was light at the end of the tunnel''.

Woman admits health fees fraud

A health professional has admitted fraudulently claiming $66,455 in client fees during a three and a-half-year period.

Convicted fraudster Swann freed

Convicted fraudster Michael Swann at his sentencing in the Dunedin High Court in 2009. Photo by ODT.

Convicted fraudster Swann freed

Convicted Dunedin fraudster Michael Swann will be released from prison at the end of this month and will live and work in Christchurch, the New Zealand Parole Board says.

Benefit fraud of $179,000 admitted

A Balclutha couple yesterday admitted benefit fraud which had seen them wrongly paid nearly $180,000 over 23 years.

Man defrauded Dunedin company of $5 million

After a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation, Mark James Whelan has pleaded guilty to 66 charges in the Auckland District Court for his principal role in defrauding listed, Dunedin-based vehicle finance company Motor Trade Finances Ltd of almost $5 million.

DCC staff in fraud health check

Key Dunedin City Council staff are being interviewed as part of a review of the council's resilience to fraud.

Survey identifies low rate of fraud in schools

Despite the generally "clean" image of New Zealand's primary, intermediate and secondary education sector, an Office of the Auditor-general survey into fraud has found 8% of respondents were aware of at least one incident of fraud or corruption in their school within the past two years.

Swann funds mainly from three properties

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

SCF fraud accused all named

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.

Swann sales net $2m-plus

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

Kiwi to plead guilty to $20m fraud charges

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.

Transtasman trade in criminals

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.

Detection of benefit fraud triples over five years

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

$4.8m home detention for fraudster

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.

Kakanui man 'cheated victims out of $1.7m'

Kakanui man 'cheated victims out of $1.7m'

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.

Police officer resigns after fraud trial

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.

Ever vigilant in fighting fraud

Ever vigilant in fighting fraud

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

Accountant pleads guilty to $2m fraud

A Kapiti Coast accountant pleaded guilty today to fraud amounting to more than $2 million.

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