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.
June 24, 2024
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