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Former police officer jailed for stealing from finance company

Waikato TimesThe PostNZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesMonday 9 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Hamilton District Court, Louise Nicholas

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Former Rotorua police officer John Dewar has been sentenced to 26 months in prison. A jury found him guilty of stealing $113,000 from a money lending company he managed. This follows a previous imprisonment 18 years ago regarding the cover-up of police rape allegations.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Mon 9 Jun 2025, 5:17pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    It’s back to jail for former top cop and finance firm boss-turned-thief John Dewar (opens in new tab)

    Also on The Post (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company thefts (opens in new tab)

    Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Former rogue cop jailed for company thefts (opens in new tab)