Former New Zealand charity worker sentenced to 3.5 years for stealing over $1M in funds.

Iesha Warren, a former charity employee in New Zealand, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for stealing over $1 million intended for social services. Warren, working for Te Roopu Awhina Ki Porirua Trust, used false invoices to siphon funds into her personal accounts. The Serious Fraud Office highlighted the importance of robust internal controls to prevent such fraud, which can deprive communities of vital services.