Christchurch couple behind $4m Ponzi scheme

Monday 11 August 2025 · 8 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 11 Aug 2025, 1:18pm

Alex and Aroha Tuira allegedly operated a fraudulent investment business in Christchurch for over seven years. They reportedly raised more than $4m from investors, but the funds were used to pay for their lifestyle and repay other investors rather than being invested.

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1. RNZMon 11 Aug 2025, 10:52am

   Meet the Tuiras: How NBA legend Michael Jordan was unknowingly used by a couple as part of a $4m Ponzi scheme (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 11 Aug 2025, 11:15am

   Former All Black among those duped by $4m Chch Ponzi scheme (opens in new tab)

3. The Post via The PressMon 11 Aug 2025, 11:20am

   Couple behind $4m ponzi scheme claimed to rub shoulders with world’s elite (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZMon 11 Aug 2025, 11:32am

   How NBA legend was unknowingly used by couple as part of $4m Ponzi scheme (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldMon 11 Aug 2025, 1:18pm

   Christchurch Ponzi scheme: $4m fraud by Tuiras unravels in court (opens in new tab)