Serious Fraud Office, New Zealand
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What We Do
The SFO is the lead law enforcement agency for investigating and prosecuting serious or complex financial crime, including bribery and corruption. We also play a role in preventing financial crime, including bribery and corruption.
What We Don't Do
The SFO focuses 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.