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Five people charged following ‘significant fraud investigation’ by Police and ACC

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Five people are set to appear in court following a significant fraud investigation by Police and ACC.

In November 2023, Police were alerted to a co-ordinated operation where the alleged offenders were engaged in creating fraudulent ACC claims.

An investigation was launched in response to multiple incidents where clients misused an online platform to gain funds through a reimbursement process.

Following the investigation, Police have now charged five people believed to be the key individuals involved.

Three women aged 31, 24, and 36, along with a 41-year-old man, are due to appear in Hamilton District Court. A 42-year-old woman is also due to appear in Manukau District Court.

All are due to appear on Thursday 29 August, facing two charges of accessing a computer for dishonest purposes.

Due to the large scope of offending, Police are making further enquiries and further charges are being considered.

Police take fraud seriously and offending like this will not be tolerated. We will continue to hold offenders who participate in these activities to account.

ACC Deputy Chief Executive Service Delivery Michael Frampton said ACC’s Integrity Services and Information Technology teams, working with external forensic experts, conducted a thorough investigation into the fraud.

“Our investigation into the fraudulent travel reimbursement claims showed there was no evidence that ACC’s cyber security had been compromised. Maintaining the privacy of client information is of utmost importance to us and clients who use our MyACC self-service application can be assured the platform is safe to use and their data is secure.”

“The laying of criminal charges demonstrates the seriousness of the fraud and we thank NZ Police for their help with our investigation.”

As this matter is before the Courts, Police are unable to comment further.

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Source:NZ Police

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  1. Those who have been denied ACC were probably denied their claims by these people, while the claims may have actually been granted, but these ilks diverted the ACC Compensation into their bank accounts.
    Beehive = Wasp Nest…
    Rightful ACC Claims = denials to those injured due to a secret second ‘ACC Client Profile’…
    Chronically ill / injured = continual ACC denials for DECADES!!!
    THE SUFFERING CONTINUES VIOLATING INTERNATIONAL LAW, N.Z. HUMAN AND PATIENT RIGHTS, AND THE NUREMBURG CODE!!!
    The Wasp Nest needs to be sprayed…and the subterranean moles on Molesworth Street need to be routed.
    In the meantime…MIND THAT WELLINGTON SINKHOLE!

  2. So the theives dont like getting stolen from, ACC is the most corrupt corporation in New Zealand,Putting most accidents are caused by Arthritis which is an out for ACC this i have been told by the chief claims officer when i was having an audio call with him and my advocate,
    And here ive been paying into this corrupt corporation for over 50yrs,ive got 2 knees with tears in ligaments,1 knee needs replacing as its bone on bone, idont know how long im going to be on the waiting list for but im not going to hold my breath
    Have a nice day.

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