Lower Hutt man loses $600k+ assets due to illegal gambling/money laundering charges.
A Lower Hutt man, Thomas Mackay Taniwha, has had $600,000+ assets forfeited by Wellington High Court due to illegal gambling and money laundering charges. Convicted in 2022, a two-year investigation by the Police Asset Recovery Unit, named Operation Ace, led to a $619,692 profit forfeiture order under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act. The police continue to target offenders who profit from criminal activities, collaborating with enforcement agencies across New Zealand.
August 02, 2024
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