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Auckland Man Faces 6 Years for Covid Relief Fraud

8/7/2025

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Luke Daniel Rivers, an Auckland resident, faces nearly six years behind bars after swindling over $1.7 million from Covid-19 relief programs. Pleading guilty to 29 charges, including money laundering and wage subsidy fraud, he manipulated the system with forged documents and fake identities, showcasing a shocking betrayal during a time of crisis.

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Luke Daniel Rivers, an Auckland resident, faces nearly six years behind bars after swindling over $1.7 million from Covid-19 relief programs. Pleading guilty to 29 charges, including money laundering and wage subsidy fraud, he manipulated the system with forged documents and fake identities, showcasing a shocking betrayal during a time of crisis.