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Major DIA probe into pokie fraud finds charities used $3.2 million for personal gain

Publish Date
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 6:09pm
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Major DIA probe into pokie fraud finds charities used $3.2 million for personal gain

Publish Date
Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 6:09pm

In a major bust in pokie fraud, 23 people face more than 500 charges accused of obtaining millions of dollars in grants.

A Department of Internal Affairs probe found six charities and incorporated societies obtained $3.2 million for personal gain.

Gaming Machine Association of New Zealand spokesperson Peter Dengate-Thrush joins Heather to discuss.

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