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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.
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.
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.
The case is notable as romance scams typically involve overseas perpetrators, making domestic prosecution rare.
She is due in Auckland District Court on 17 February 2026.
Authorities emphasized the emotional and financial harm to victims and urged the public to remain cautious when forming relationships online.
Details remain restricted as the case proceeds through the courts.
Una mujer de 44 años de Auckland fue arrestada por supuestamente estafar a un hombre de Dunedin con $525,000 durante 18 años a través de un falso romance.