prosecution | Case number: 211074

Hun Min Im

Auckland man Hun Min Im was found guilty of trying to fraudulently claim millions of dollars through the Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme (WSS) and other government support schemes.

Case Timeline

• May 2025

  Mr Im was found guilty of 18 charges of obtaining by deception, and 16 charges of using a forged document.

• May 2025

  Just prior to the end of his trial, which concluded at the Auckland District Court on 13 May, Mr Im pleaded guilty to 54 charges of dishonestly using a document.

• Apr 2025

  Four-week trial scheduled to commence 7 April 2025.

• Apr 2023

  SFO announces it has filed 53 further charges against Hun Min Im. Defendant has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

• Aug 2022

  SFO filed charges in the Auckland District Court against the defendant, who entered pleas of not guilty to all charges.