Police widen search for wanted fraud accused after Wānaka sighting

Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 29 Jul, 12:01pm

Police have expanded their search for Jin Zhong, who may be in the South Island. The 39-year-old was recently seen in Wānaka wearing a hoodie and face mask. Zhong is wanted for fraud and has an arrest warrant after failing to appear in court.

How they headlined it

11:18am

1. StuffWed 29 Jul, 11:18am

   Police widen search for wanted fraud accused after Wanaka sighting (opens in new tab)

2. The PressWed 29 Jul, 11:53am

   Wanted fraudster may be in South Island (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 29 Jul, 11:56am

   Search for man running from police widens after Wānaka sighting (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldWed 29 Jul, 12:01pm

   Police widen search for Jin Zhong after reported Wānaka sighting (opens in new tab)