Dunedin businessman Barry Kloogh charged with fraud
20 February 2020A businessman who provided financial advisory services has entered no plea to charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office.
Media releases
2020
SFO commences investigation in relation to NZ First Foundation
18 February 2020The Serious Fraud Office has today commenced an investigation in relation to the New Zealand First Foundation.
SFO confirms receipt of Police referral
13 February 2020The Serious Fraud Office has received a referral from NZ Police in relation to the New Zealand First Foundation.
Donna Grant sentenced to home detention
07 February 2020A prominent Māori performing arts educator has been sentenced to 12 months’ home detention for defrauding a tertiary education provider and a Crown agency of approximately $1.3 million.
Head of CBL Insurance pleads not guilty to fraud charges
04 February 2020The former Chief Executive of CBL Insurance Ltd has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office.
Defence Force administrator charged with fraud
30 January 2020A woman has been charged for allegedly stealing non-public funds administered by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) while she was employed by the organisation.
SFO files charges in National Party donations case
29 January 2020The Serious Fraud Office filed criminal charges today against four people in relation to donations paid into a National Party electorate bank account.