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Modelling Scam Leads to Year of Home Detention

10/7/2025

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Delfin Cruz was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention in Nelson District Court for two indecent assault charges.
The Crown prosecutor said Cruz deceived 20-year-old by posing as modelling agent and luring her to a hotel.
Judge Warburton said Cruz showed little remorse.
The court credited early guilty pleas and community work, with a $750 emotional-harm payment to the victim.

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Story summary

Delfin Cruz was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention in Nelson District Court for two indecent assault charges.
The Crown prosecutor said Cruz deceived 20-year-old by posing as modelling agent and luring her to a hotel.
Judge Warburton said Cruz showed little remorse.
The court credited early guilty pleas and community work, with a $750 emotional-harm payment to the victim.