Fraud
Repeat fraudster jailed for third time
Yvonne Cash, a woman who fraudulently offered investment opportunities to small businesses, was today jailed for the third time for 13 months in prison. Audio
What do schools need to do to protect against fraud?
The School Executive Officers Association says it's vitally important that schools have systems and processes in place to eliminate the possibility of theft. The Association's president, Adele Seekup… Audio
Police blunder blamed for fraudster escaping prison
A police blunder has been blamed for a convicted fraudster escaping jail for her latest offence. Audio
PNG anti-corruption officer sees light at the end of the tunnel
A leading Papua New Guinea anti-corruption officer says he has faith in the judiciary to be able to rule fairly on myriad cases before the courts related to a major fraud case. Audio
Not all foreign farm purchasers 'kosher'
Decision-making around overseas corporates buying up agricultural land is too secretive, a lobby group says.
Man jailed over university degree fraud
A man who bought fake university degrees and used them to get a job at the Financial Markets Authority has been jailed for four and a half years. Audio
Steel and Tube facing possible legal action over certificates
A major building product maker that used false certification on a product designed to protect buildings from earthquakes is under investigation by the Commerce Commission. Audio
Engineer found guilty of $2m fraud may head to prison
The former Mighty River Power engineer found guilty today of a $2 million fraud has been told by a judge that he's likely to face prison. Reporter Edward Gay joins Checkpoint. Audio
Airport employee fired over missing money
An Auckland Airport employee has been fired after nearly $2m went missing. Audio
Property developer jailed for fraud
A failed Auckland property developer forged the signatures of his wife and friends as part of his fraud offending, described by a judge as sophisticated and premeditated. Video, Audio
Sport Fraud
How prevalent is fraud in modern day sport - with Jack Kerr, journalist and documentary maker. Audio
Woman jailed for defrauding boss of almost 1-million dollars
A woman who defrauded her employer of close to one-million dollars is tonight beginning a four and a half year jail sentence. Audio
Wellington fraudster jailed for four-and-a-half years
A Wellington woman who defrauded her employer of close to $1 million has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.
Death of a man at the centre of citifleet fraud self-inflicted
A Dunedin City Council manager took his own life, six days after he was questioned about a missing fleet of cars trucks and scooters belonging to the council. Audio
Australian arrested in Auckland
An Australian man arrested at Auckland airport on charges of corporate fraud has been pursued across the Tasman for years. Audio
Thieves targeting contactless cards
Opportunistic thieves are now frequently targeting contactless credit and debit cards, which can be used without a pin number, police say.
Disgraced ex-lawyer sentenced after new fraud
A disgraced former lawyer and convicted fraudster has been ordered to serve 10 months' Home Detention for defrauding the Inland Revenue Department.
Sentencing for fraudster who pretended to have cancer delayed
A judge says she's alarmed a fraudster wants to continually delay her sentencing and has called on police to verify reports and letters from mental health providers. Audio
'White-collar crime is a serious issue'
The Sensible Sentencing Trust says it is appalled it lost a legal bid to stop convicted fraudster Rod Petricevic from being released on parole.
Ex-Auckland Grammar teacher admits credit card deception
A former accounting and economics teacher at one of Auckland's top schools has admitted applying for credit cards in the name of a missing man and running up thousands of dollars in debt. Audio
