Auckland mother sentenced for $190,000 Working for Families fraud

Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 29 Jul, 3:08pm

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Sasagi Rosalie Filoa has been sentenced to eight months of home detention for tax fraud. The Auckland mother of six claimed nearly $190,000 in single parent tax credits while living with her husband. She pleaded guilty to the charges in the Manukau District Court.

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1. 1NewsWed 29 Jul, 2:41pm

   Mother-of-six sentenced over $190,000 Working for Families fraud (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 29 Jul, 3:08pm

   Auckland mother-of-six Sasagi Rosalie Filoa sentenced to home detention for $190k Working for Families tax fraud (opens in new tab)