Hamilton man Justin Ponga worked with ‘friend from church’ to launder money for bank scammers
While he avoided jail time, Judge Nevin Dawson warned him that, if he returned to court with further…
Commerce Commission probes potential Hawke’s Bay-based pyramid scheme LiveGood
“While the investigation is in its early stages, we believe we have a duty to publicise this potentially…
Sarpy County couple loses most of retirement savings in online store investment scheme
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Imagine opening your own store without the worry of paying rent or stocking shelves.…
Operation Worthington: Jailed Auckland nurse Ma’ata Vi named after meth case suppression battle
At Vi’s sentencing last year in Auckland District Court, Judge Claire Ryan noted multiple letters of support for…
Hawke’s Bay farmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cut
The poles put down roots that intertwine beneath the ground, helping to stabilise it. The regional council (HBRC)…
Tech Vault-HouseSmile cold caller scam: 70yo victim explains how she was conned
“I was so confused. I asked myself: how did they get my phone number?” She added: “He talked…
Court documents outline how All Blacks great Jonah Lomu’s brother, John, aided Auckland drug smuggling scheme
John Lomu, the brother of late All Blacks great Jonah Lomu, has admitted aiding a drug-smuggling operation. Photo…
Tech Vault ‘Ponzi’ scheme busted, liquidator says elderly woman with dementia among cold-calling victims
He said the business took money from customers through an intermediary company called Flo 2 Cash. It used…
Free teen dental scheme under strain as dentists subsidise shortfall
It claimed the CDA contract was being underfunded by about $60m annually, stating the 19 treatments covered by…
Police make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m ‘money mule’ in kiwifruit tax scam
He also told them about the kidnapping and was reassured that they would refer his complaint to the…
Public fury as China mental hospitals recruit people to impersonate patients in insurance scam
A number of psychiatric hospitals in central China have been exposed over a scam in which they lure…
Wine thieves use disguises and tricked-out coat in $63,000 heist – police
The man in the long coat – identified by authorities as Serbian national Nikola Krndija, 57 – slipped…