Media Releases
2012
15 February 2012
SFO confirms investigation into Bullion. Buyer.co.nz
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today confirmed that it had commenced a formal investigation into gold and precious metal trading company, Grace Holdings NZ Ltd, trading as Bullion.Buyer.co.nz.
Read the full news article26 January 2012
Charges laid against directors of failed finance company
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced today that it has laid a total of 92 criminal charges against the three directors of failed Gisborne finance company Rockforte Finance Limited (Rockforte).
Read the full news article19 January 2012
Third person charged in connection with Crafar farms bid
A third person associated with an attempt to purchase the farm assets of the Crafar family (the Crafar farms) has been charged in Hong Kong and appeared in court yesterday.
Read the full news article19 January 2012
FMA and SFO sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will enhance their already close working relationship and drive greater efficiencies between the two agencies.
Read the full news article16 January 2012
Guilty plea in SFO $2.3 million farming fraud
Peter Joseph Nitschke (32) today pleaded guilty to seven charges under the Crimes Act, following a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation into agri-business, Capehorn Farming Company Limited (Capehorn).
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