Tag: financial_crime
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Auckland Properties Worth $36 Million Restrained in Meth Investigation
Following a two-year investigation, police have restrained four Auckland properties valued at $36 million, linked to the Honey Bear methamphetamine case and the death of Aiden Sagala.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues AucklandCriminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009Operation Lavendermethamphetaminedrug importationFinancial CrimepropertyNew Zealand Police
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Cash, Drugs, and Luxury Goods Seized in Money Laundering Investigation
New Zealand police have made multiple arrests and seized cash, drugs, and luxury goods in an ongoing investigation targeting money laundering within the construction industry.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal money launderingconstruction industryOperation BeachFinancial Crimedrug traffickingNew Zealand Policecash payments
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Whangārei Police Warn of Fraud After Elderly Couple Loses Thousands
Whangārei Police are investigating after an elderly couple was defrauded of tens of thousands of dollars. Authorities urge vigilance and advise against sharing personal or banking details with unsolicited contacts.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Whangāreifraudpolicefinancial crimeShane PilmerEFTPOSbankingNew Zealand Police
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International Scam Artist Jailed in New Zealand
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced to jail in Christchurch, New Zealand for scamming hotels and individuals internationally, posing as a UN official and other roles.
Law EnforcementWorldLegalUnited KingdomAsiaEuropeSocial Issues ChristchurchfraudscamInterpoltheftfinancial crimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Make Arrests in $4 Million Cryptocurrency Burglary Case
After a four-year investigation, Auckland police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a $4 million burglary involving cryptocurrency, cash and jewellery.
Law EnforcementLegalBusinessEconomyFinancial MarketsComputers and InternetDigital and Print Publishing Aucklandburglarycryptocurrencymoney launderingfinancial crimeNew Zealand PoliceWellsford
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Couple Charged with $1M Fraud, Posing as Cancer Patients
A couple has been charged with defrauding a person of $1,044,500 over two years, allegedly using the funds for a lavish lifestyle after falsely claiming the money was for cancer treatment.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal fraudTasman Organised Crime UnitWanakaQueenstown District CourtGreymouthNew Zealand PoliceFinancial Crime