Following an investigation, Te Tari Taiwhenua Department
of Internal Affairs (DIA) has filed charges against a Lower
Hutt man for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation
and related money laundering charges.
The man appeared
in Lower Hutt District Court on Tuesday facing charges
related to illegal gambling under the Gambling Act 2003, and
charges of money laundering under the Crimes Act 1961. The
money laundering charges carry a penalty of up to seven
years imprisonment.
The accused has been granted
interim name suppression and is due to appear again on 28
November 2022 to enter a plea.
Dave Robson,
Gambling Director at DIA, says “while we cannot talk about
the details of cases while they are before the courts,
limiting opportunities for gambling-related crimes like
money laundering is a key focus of the Gambling
Act.
“Gambling is a regulated activity in Aotearoa
New Zealand. If you are interested in learning more about
legal and illegal gambling, visit our website.”
For
more information on gambling in New Zealand visit www.dia.govt.nz/Gambling.
Hearing Don Brash being wheeled out on RNZ as an expert on taming inflation must have caused whiplash among some listeners. Contrary to myth, Brash‘s track record is definitely not one to emulate. In reality, he took up the reins at the RBNZ in September 1988 long after the dreaded 1980s wage/price inflation spiral was over. (Inflation was running at only 6.3% in the calendar year 1988 and 5.7% a year later. Yesterday, inflation was way higher, at 7.2%.)…
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