Tag: fraud
Woman admits taking $100,000 for gambling
A 66-year-old woman who had an enduring power of attorney over an older woman with an intellectual disability, has admitted taking more than $100,000 of her money for gambling.
Woman admits taking money from dementia patient
A woman has admitted taking money from her 88-year-old employer after he was admitted to Christchurch Hospital and diagnosed with dementia.
Not guilty pleas to all charges by Paul Bennett
Paul James Bennett, who was deported from Australia and arrested on his arrival at Christchurch, has denied 60 charges and has opted for a judge-alone trial on alleged offending totalling $567,000.
Helicopter charges laid against Bennett
Paul James Bennett now faces Civil Aviation charges relating to flying a helicopter, after an appearance at the Christchurch District Court today.
Still hopes of repayment from Alligator Drainage work, court told
Graham Daniel Lilley is continuing efforts to get money back from EQC for his Alligator Drainage Ltd customers in Christchurch, even as he begins his 10-month home detention term for fraud.
Scamming of elderly victims admitted
Women aged 94, 93, and 80 years were the three victims of Denise Cherelle Greig’s part in a fraud ring that was scamming people out of their bank cards.
Cellphone was target of bizarre robbery
A cellphone containing naked photos of an ex-girlfriend appears to be the target of robbery where the victim was lured into a trap by bogus Facebook messages.
Woman jailed for two years for armed incident
A woman has been jailed for two years for an armed incident that left her victim terrified and fearing for her life.
Three deny armed robbery charges
Three people charged with aggravated robbery after an alleged armed home invasion at Springston last month have denied the charge.
No detective work required
Dogged legwork by a crack team of detectives was not needed to solve The Case of the Bare-Faced Fraudster.
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