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Recent Theft as a Servant Cases, NZ.
Interested in recent cases of theft committed by servants in New Zealand? Our blog highlights some of the most high-profile cases in recent years.
VigilantPay
Sep 24, 2023
There have been several cases of theft as a servant in New Zealand that have received media attention over the years. Here are a few examples:
1. In 2021, a former payroll manager for a New Zealand District Health Board was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for stealing over $17 million over a period of 11 years. The theft was discovered during an audit in 2019, and the manager pleaded guilty to charges of theft by a person in a special relationship.2. In 2018, a former executive assistant at a New Zealand university was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison for stealing over $200,000 from her employer. The theft was discovered after the university conducted an internal investigation, and the assistant pleaded guilty to charges of theft by a person in a special relationship.
3. In 2017, a former accounts clerk at a New Zealand car dealership was sentenced to two years and four months in prison for stealing over $370,000 over a period of five years. The theft was discovered after an audit by the dealership, and the clerk pleaded guilty to charges of theft by a person in a special relationship.
4. In 2014, a former payroll officer for a New Zealand tertiary institution was sentenced to three years and three months in prison for stealing over $500,000 over a period of six years. The theft was discovered after an internal audit, and the officer pleaded guilty to charges of theft by a person in a special relationship.
These cases demonstrate that theft as a servant is a serious offence that can result in significant prison time and financial penalties. Employers should take measures to prevent and detect theft by employees, such as implementing internal controls and regular audits, and employees should be aware of the consequences of engaging in such activities.
