Woman stole nearly $500,000 from employer for clothing and food

Monday 21 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 22 Jul 2025, 10:35am

In this story NZME, Tini Clark

Ariana Thompson-Bell stole just under $500,000 from her employer over a two-year period. Her lawyer told the court that most of the funds were spent on clothing and takeaways. Thompson-Bell also transferred money into her daughter's bank account.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 21 Jul 2025, 8:03pm

   ‘Greed’ drove mum who stole $500,000 from employer and spent most on takeaways, judge finds (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 22 Jul 2025, 10:35am

   Woman who stole $500k from employer spent most of it on takeaways (opens in new tab)