Fraud
Steel and Tube facing possible legal action over certificates
A major building product maker that used false certification on a product designed to protect buildings from earthquakes is under investigation by the Commerce Commission. Audio
Engineer found guilty of $2m fraud may head to prison
The former Mighty River Power engineer found guilty today of a $2 million fraud has been told by a judge that he's likely to face prison. Reporter Edward Gay joins Checkpoint. Audio
Airport employee fired over missing money
An Auckland Airport employee has been fired after nearly $2m went missing. Audio
Property developer jailed for fraud
A failed Auckland property developer forged the signatures of his wife and friends as part of his fraud offending, described by a judge as sophisticated and premeditated. Video, Audio
Sport Fraud
How prevalent is fraud in modern day sport - with Jack Kerr, journalist and documentary maker. Audio
Woman jailed for defrauding boss of almost 1-million dollars
A woman who defrauded her employer of close to one-million dollars is tonight beginning a four and a half year jail sentence. Audio
Wellington fraudster jailed for four-and-a-half years
A Wellington woman who defrauded her employer of close to $1 million has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.
Death of a man at the centre of citifleet fraud self-inflicted
A Dunedin City Council manager took his own life, six days after he was questioned about a missing fleet of cars trucks and scooters belonging to the council. Audio
Australian arrested in Auckland
An Australian man arrested at Auckland airport on charges of corporate fraud has been pursued across the Tasman for years. Audio
Thieves targeting contactless cards
Opportunistic thieves are now frequently targeting contactless credit and debit cards, which can be used without a pin number, police say.
Disgraced ex-lawyer sentenced after new fraud
A disgraced former lawyer and convicted fraudster has been ordered to serve 10 months' Home Detention for defrauding the Inland Revenue Department.
Sentencing for fraudster who pretended to have cancer delayed
A judge says she's alarmed a fraudster wants to continually delay her sentencing and has called on police to verify reports and letters from mental health providers. Audio
'White-collar crime is a serious issue'
The Sensible Sentencing Trust says it is appalled it lost a legal bid to stop convicted fraudster Rod Petricevic from being released on parole.
Ex-Auckland Grammar teacher admits credit card deception
A former accounting and economics teacher at one of Auckland's top schools has admitted applying for credit cards in the name of a missing man and running up thousands of dollars in debt. Audio
Medical Council defends vetting following alleged fraud
The Medical Council is defending its vetting criteria after a man, apparently using someone else's medical qualifications, was able to treat mental health patients in the Waikato. Audio
Wine crime
Wine crimes, including wine adulteration and the theft of highly priced vintages, are on the rise. Maureen Downey is a wine fraud expert consulted by the FBI, who also acts as an expert witness in… Audio
Visa scam victims say sentence not enough
Victims of a woman who set up a fake visa scam targeting Tongan overstayers say they feel betrayed and upset the woman who ripped them off hasn't be sent to jail. Audio
Fraudster Swney's fall complete
Alex Swney is in jail tonight for four million dollars of fraud and tax evasion, occasioned, he says, by feeling underpaid. Inland Revenue's Graham Tubb joins us. Audio
Jailed Swney says being underpaid led to fraud
The sacked head of Auckland's downtown promotion agency, who was jailed today, says he committed more than four million dollars of fraud and tax evasion because he felt underpaid. Audio
Arrest warrant for PNG PM considered valid
The head of Papua New Guinea's anti-corruption investigative unit Taskforce Sweep says a high profile conviction emphasises the legality of an arrest warrant against the prime minister. Audio