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  •   Home > News > Law and Order

    A Christchurch couple is facing more than 200 Serious Fraud Office charges over an alleged 4.1 million dollar Ponzi scheme

    A Christchurch couple is facing more than 200 Serious Fraud Office charges over an alleged 4.1 million dollar Ponzi scheme


    Thomas, also known as Alex, Tuira and Aroha Tuira allegedly exploited clients' trust to get money through their companies Ngakau Aroha Investments and Power To Me Aotearoa Tapui between 2014 and 2021.

    The funds were allegedly used to pay other investors or used for personal and business expenses.

    The pair each face 115 charges of obtaining by deception.

    They've pleaded not guilty and will reappear in the Christchurch District Court in July.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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