Ten potential victims identified in alleged Wānaka cancer fraud case
Wednesday 20 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated 
Police have identified 10 potential victims of a couple accused of defrauding friends and family of more than $1 million for fake cancer treatments. During an investigation in Wānaka, authorities also discovered restricted weapons and over 2,000 rounds of ammunition in a linked storage unit.
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Otago Daily Times
Wānaka cancer fraudsters 'had weapons and ammo in locked unit' (opens in new tab)
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The Press
Ten potential victims identified in $1m fake cancer scam case (opens in new tab)
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1News
Further victims of pair charged over alleged cancer fraud identified (opens in new tab)
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NZ Herald
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RNZ
10 victims identified in couple's alleged $1m fake cancer scam in Wānaka (opens in new tab)
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