Office worker jailed for stealing over $500,000 from employer

Tuesday 25 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 25 Feb 2025, 4:53pm

Elizabeth Audrey Donohue has been sentenced in Pukekohe District Court for stealing $522,000 from Customkit Buildings over 14 months. The theft resulted in the business closing and seven colleagues losing their jobs. Donohue reportedly spent the funds on jewellery, cruises, and beauty treatments.

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1. StuffTue 25 Feb 2025, 3:49pm

   Office worker stole over $500k, ruining family business and costing colleagues’ jobs (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 25 Feb 2025, 4:53pm

   Pukekohe woman Elizabeth Donohue’s $522k theft from employer forces Customkit Buildings to fold (opens in new tab)

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