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flag A 44-year-old Auckland woman was arrested for allegedly scamming a Dunedin man out of $525,000 over 18 years through a fake romance.

flag A 44-year-old Auckland woman has been arrested in connection with an alleged 18-year romance scam that reportedly defrauded a Dunedin man of over $525,000 since 2006. flag Police from Dunedin and Auckland, supported by the Auckland City Financial Crime Unit, executed a search warrant and charged her with obtaining property by deception. flag The case is notable as romance scams typically involve overseas perpetrators, making domestic prosecution rare. flag She is due in Auckland District Court on 17 February 2026. flag Authorities emphasized the emotional and financial harm to victims and urged the public to remain cautious when forming relationships online. flag Details remain restricted as the case proceeds through the courts.

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