25-year-old UK national arrested in NZ for posing as a cop, scamming 18 Auckland residents out of $300K.

25-year-old UK national arrested in New Zealand for posing as a police officer and swindling 18 Auckland residents out of nearly $300,000 through a landline scam. The victims, aged between 56 and 90, were told a fictitious story about needing their assistance with an investigation, leading them to provide financial information or withdraw cash. The suspect faces 22 charges and is set to appear in court.