Couple defrauded Oranga Tamariki of more than $2 million

Friday 16 May 2025 · 8 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 16 May 2025, 11:25am

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Amandeep and Neha Sharma used a secret marriage to defraud Oranga Tamariki of over $2 million. After the fraud, the couple transferred funds to overseas accounts and fled to India. Amandeep Sharma has pleaded guilty in the Christchurch High Court.

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1. Waikato Times via The PressFri 16 May 2025, 9:26am

   Couple scammed Oranga Tamariki of more than $2m (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 16 May 2025, 9:47am

   Divine Connection: The secret marriage that helped a couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2m (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZFri 16 May 2025, 10:04am

   The secret marriage that helped a couple defraud OT out of $2m (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesFri 16 May 2025, 11:25am

   Secret marriage helped couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2m (opens in new tab)