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Woman sentenced for role in $1.5m ACC fraud

NZ HeraldRNZFriday 22 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story ACC, Hamilton District Court, Noel Cocurullo

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Jacqueline Whaanga was sentenced in the Hamilton District Court for her involvement in a large-scale ACC fraud involving more than $1.5 million. A judge described her as highly self-entitled but decided not to impose a prison sentence despite her repeated lateness to court.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 22 Aug 2025, 8:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Key player in $1.5m ACC fraud, Jacqueline Whaanga, described as ‘most self-entitled woman in court all year’ (opens in new tab)

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  2. RNZRNZ

    Key player in $1.5m ACC fraud, Jacqueline Whaanga, ‘most self-entitled woman in court all year’ (opens in new tab)