SFO confirms investigation into East Wind
19 December 2019The Serious Fraud Office has commenced a formal investigation into East Wind Company Ltd and its affiliated entities.
Media releases
2019 December
SFO files charges in relation to CBL Insurance
17 December 2019Following an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand into CBL Insurance and associated entities, the SFO has today filed criminal charges.
Maori King’s former assistant pleads guilty to fraud
16 December 2019An employee of a charitable trust that provided financial support to the office of the Māori King has pleaded guilty to charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office.
Donna Grant pleads guilty to million-dollar fraud
16 December 2019A prominent Māori performing arts educator has admitted defrauding a tertiary education provider and a Crown agency of approximately $1.25 million.
Eugene DeMarco jailed for defrauding aircraft company
05 December 2019A former employee of a company owned by Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh has been sentenced to two years and five months’ imprisonment on charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office.