Christchurch pair receive extra jail time for tax fraud

Monday 15 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 15 Sep 2025, 2:03pm

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Marlanna Harris and Richard Rapana have had their prison sentences extended following a large-scale tax fraud investigation. The pair admitted to obtaining over $115,000 in illegitimate payments through income tax refunds, student loans, and Working for Families entitlements between 2019 and 2022.

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1. The PressMon 15 Sep 2025, 12:16pm

   Christchurch woman sentenced to extra jail time over tax fraud (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 15 Sep 2025, 12:57pm

   Christchurch fraud couple jailed longer after tax scam uncovered (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 15 Sep 2025, 1:14pm

   More jail time for Christchurch pair over tax fraud (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 15 Sep 2025, 2:03pm

   Christchurch pair's jail sentences extended for tax fraud after IRD investigation (opens in new tab)