Tag: obtaining by deception
Fraudster’s victims will be repaid
The victims of convicted fraudster Ann-Marie Kathrine Smith will get their money back, but her sentencing has been delayed another month.
Fraudster in custody ahead of sentencing
Convicted fraudster Ann-Marie Kathrine Smith will spend 11 days in custody ahead of her Christchurch District Court sentencing, after failing to appear on Wednesday.
Convicted fraudster shows up
Convicted fraudster Ann-Marie Kathrine Smith has made an appearance at the Christchurch District Court office a day after a warrant was issued for her arrest because of a sentencing no-show.
22-year-old admits cheating woman out of $75,000
A 22-year-old has admitted manipulating and deceiving an older woman into giving her over $75,000, and then spending the money on clothing, makeup, alcohol, concerts, accommodation, and flights.
Fraudster has two weeks to get money for victims
A fraudster has been given two weeks to come up with the $3750 she conned out of two victims, or face a possible jail sentence.
Marriage scammer to stay in Australia for sentencing
For the second time, Immigration New Zealand has stymied the sentencing of a marriage scam fraudster by refusing her entry into the country.
High Court ruling allows con-woman to be named
Name suppression has lifted on an accomplished con-woman, Ann-Marie Kathrine Smith, after her appeal to the High Court fizzled today.
Woman admits ‘family misfortunes’ were a rip-off
A woman who has admitted conning $3000 out of a Kiwibank customer with a sad story about her family’s terrible misfortunes is fighting to keep her name and photograph out of the media.
‘Difficulty lying straight in bed’
A judge has rejected a plea by Paul William Abbott, calling him “an out-and-out conman” and jailing him for nine months.
Half million dollar deception admitted
An Australian has admitted obtaining more than half a million dollars by deception from two Christchurch residents and accepts he is going to be serving jail time.
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