Wellington woman to be extradited to Australia over theft charges

Thursday 15 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 15 May 2025, 7:23pm

Marion Joan Pearson has lost a legal battle to prevent her extradition to Australia. The former financial adviser faces 136 theft charges involving more than A$4 million. The Supreme Court refused her application for leave to appeal, meaning she will return to face trial.

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1. StuffThu 15 May 2025, 4:02pm

   Former financial advisor loses bid to stop extradition to Australia to face charges (opens in new tab)

2. The PostThu 15 May 2025, 6:08pm

   Wellington woman loses five year extradition fight (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 15 May 2025, 7:23pm

   Marion Joan Pearson: Former Perth financial adviser fails to stop extradition to Australia to face 136 charges (opens in new tab)