Lane Nichols

3 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Lane Nichols

Aaron Drever appearing at Auckland District Court for sentencing in August 2022. Photo / Michael CraigAaron Carl Drever requested home detention after a “savage” assault in prison. The Crown argued Drever is a “calculated criminal” with little self-awareness of his crimes. Justice David Johnstone reserved his decision after hearing arguments from both sides.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Lane Nichols

Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath intervened after Andrew Che Sit Bong accidentally sent $158,000 to the wrong account. Barclays Bank refunded Che after the money was spent by the unintended recipient in Auckland. McGrath emphasised the importance of customers ensuring correct information for international transfers. Westpac chief executive Catherine McGrath personally intervened on an elderly customer’s behalf after the pensioner accidentally sent $158,000 to the wrong account, the Herald can reveal.

1 week ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Lane Nichols

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1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Lane Nichols

Andrew Che Sit Bong, who lost $158,000 in an online banking error, is relieved to have received a full refund from Barclays Bank in the UK after a prolonged battle for compensation. Photo / Jason DordayAndrew Che Sit Bong, 78, received a full refund after accidentally sending $158,000 to the wrong account. Barclays refunded Che after media coverage and intervention by the UK Financial Ombudsman Service.

2 weeks ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Lane Nichols

Auckland pensioner Andrew Che Sit Bong mistakenly sent $158,000 to the wrong account. The recipient allegedly spent the money on cars and transfers, leading to potential theft charges. Che seeks recovery through potential police and civil action, with support from MPs. A woman who went on an alleged “spending spree” after mistakenly receiving $158,000 in a bank transfer error has no right to the money and could be prosecuted for theft, a legal expert says.