Emigrants from countries whose MPs have been involved with ‘expenses’ irregularities may be surprised that ‘low crime, corruption free’ New Zealand also has a number of trough feeders. If you thought duck houses was bad how about visits to the Taj Mahal, porn and chocolate, massages and flowers? all funded by the hard pressed NZ…
First it was the allegations of bribery and the ‘homes for sex’ scandal at Housing New Zealand, now it’s the behaviour of staff at the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) that’s causing concern. “The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) says it has referred “matters of concern” to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). “While investigating a staff member’s…
(Scroll to bottom of page for update) Back in November we talked about how New Zealand had a higher rate of economic crime than its near neighbours, way above the world average: a massive 42% of businesses in New Zealand had suffered economic fraud in the previous 12 months against a global average of 30%.…
source PWC Global Economic Crime Survey Despite the hype put out about New Zealand’s perceived ‘freedom from fraud and corruption‘ the reality seems to be very different, NZ has higher rates of economic crime than its closest neighbours and is way above the world average. The Global Economic Crime Survey, carried out annually by one…
Former MP Taito Phillip Field has been found guilty on 11 out of 12 charges of bribery and corruption and various other charges related to obstructing or perverting the course of justice. The case was brought after allegations that Thai nationals received immigration assistance in return for working working on Mr Field’s property. See also…
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