Seven arrested in Auckland construction industry money laundering investigation

Tuesday 7 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 7 Oct 2025, 5:29pm

Seven people were arrested following nine search warrants at various Auckland properties during an investigation into alleged money laundering through construction industry cash wages. Police seized drugs, luxury goods, and tens of thousands of dollars in cash. The total number of arrests related to this operation has reached 23.

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1. StuffTue 7 Oct 2025, 3:50pm

   Seven people arrested in police operation targeting money laundering through the construction industry (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 7 Oct 2025, 4:08pm

   Seven arrests over alleged money laundering in construction industry (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 7 Oct 2025, 5:03pm

   Police arrest 16 in Auckland construction cash‑wage laundering probe (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 7 Oct 2025, 5:29pm

   More arrests in 'significant' operation targeting money laundering in construction sector (opens in new tab)