Couple named following alleged cancer treatment fraud in Wānaka

Friday 15 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 15 Aug 2025, 12:24pm

In this story NZ Herald, Ryan Bridge

Sepiuta Setaita Vave and a 28-year-old man have been named in relation to a fraud investigation. Police allege the couple defrauded family, friends, and associates of money ranging from $100,000 to over $1 million for fake cancer treatments.

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1. The PressFri 15 Aug 2025, 10:49am

   Couple who allegedly defrauded family and friends in cancer scam named (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 15 Aug 2025, 12:24pm

   South Island couple charged with $100k fraud in fake cancer treatment case named (opens in new tab)