Serious Fraud Office, New Zealand
Our purpose is to protect New Zealand’s economic and financial wellbeing
What we do
The Serious Fraud Office is the lead law enforcement agency for investigating and prosecuting serious or complex fraud, including bribery and corruption. We also play a role in preventing fraud and corruption.
What we don't do
We focus on a relatively small number of cases that have a disproportionally high impact on the economy and the financial wellbeing of New Zealanders. Other lead agencies that investigate and prosecute financial crime include NZ Police, Inland Revenue and the Financial Markets Authority.Media Releases
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1 Apr 2025
Former lawyer pleads guilty to fraudulently claiming almost $375,000 from Government-funded legal support scheme
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17 Mar 2025
Former charity worker pleads guilty to theft from community care trust
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24 Feb 2025
Former council building inspector sentenced in bribery and corruption case
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20 Feb 2025
SFO correction to media reporting on Manurewa Marae inquiries