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Blenheim man sentenced for indecently assaulting woman lured by fake job

NZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesTuesday 7 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Delfin Cruz has been sentenced for the indecent assault of a 20-year-old woman. Cruz, a winery worker, posed as a talent agent to lure the victim with promises of an overseas modelling career. He convinced her to consume alcohol as part of a purported test before the assault occurred.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 7 Oct 2025, 5:00pm · 3 reports from 2 outlets over 20 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Blenheim man Delfin Cruz sentenced for indecently assaulting woman he lured with fake modelling job (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Fake talent agent sexually assaulted woman after promising modelling career (opens in new tab)