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Dunedin man defrauded of $500,000 in 18-year romance scam

NZ$525,000 18 years Dunedin Auckland New Zealand

An Auckland woman admitted on 22 September 2026 to defrauding a Dunedin man of NZ$525,000 over 18 years by posing as a romantic partner in a long-distance relationship. The case represents one of New Zealand's longest and most lucrative romance frauds.

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Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam

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📢 A summary of facts has revealed how a woman took over half a million from the man after convincing him they were in a long-distance relationship.

Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam

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Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam

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