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Charity Fraudster Faces Prison for $6,314 Scam

3/10/2026

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  • Kharl WiRepa misappropriated $6,314 raised for charity, diverting it to his personal expenses and depleting the Miss Rotorua Foundation's account.
  • WiRepa defrauded a victim of $2,120 by promising a London Fashion Week trip that he failed to deliver.
  • WiRepa has a criminal history, including guilty pleas for burglary and drug possession.
  • Judge John Bergseng criticized WiRepa's non-compliance with bail conditions and warned of potential imprisonment at sentencing on July 3, 2026.