The former MP who complained to the Serious Fraud Office about dodgy spending by a former Waikato DHB head, says the decision to stop investigating Nigel Murray sends the wrong message.
The SFO says it's too expensive to build a criminal case against him, with investigations required in Canada.
Dr Murray was criticised by both Audit New Zealand and the State Services Commission for unjustified travel and accommodation claims, totalling more than $100 thousand, some of which has now been paid back.
Sue Moroney was a Labour MP when she complained to the SFO over Nigel Murray's spending.
She says dropping the case basically says 'if you want to misuse public funds, do it overseas, you will get away with it'.
Nigel Murray Photo: RNZ / Andrew McRae
