TV producer ordered to return to New Zealand to face charges

StuffOtago Daily TimesTuesday 1 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Auckland District Court, Serious Fraud Office

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Alexander Breingan has been ordered to return to New Zealand from Los Angeles to face 33 charges. The SFO alleges he used forged documents to obtain more than $4.3 million in government rebates and $10.2 million in lending for television programmes. Breingan has pleaded not guilty.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 1 Sep, 1:49pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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