Former Hunter Biden business partner sentenced to prison for role in scheme to defraud Native American tribe Houston Keene Mon, February 28, 2022, 6:29
rights advancement act which was introduced in the upper chamber yesterday. the legislation faces an uphill battle in the senate as republicans have made it clear that they choose politics and power over the constitutional right for everyone to vote. the bill takes aim at discriminatory voting practices, its passage is necessary in the federal fight against the gop-led assault on voting rights which includes passing state laws that make it harder to access the ballot box and sowing distrust in election systems. texas republicans who were apparently not yet done after they passed one of the most restrictive laws in the country, yesterday seemingly undeterred by the frauded out of arizona which only solidified president biden s win there the texas senate advanced a bill that would make it easier for party officials to trigger county audits.
Dunedin business owner Paul Lambert Clarke admits tax scam
18 May, 2021 04:11 AM
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By: Rob Kidd
A Dunedin business owner defrauded Customs for six years and underpaid more than $1.3 million in tax.
Because of GST refunds, however, 45-year-old Paul Lambert Clarke only benefited by up to $15,000, the Dunedin District Court has heard.
The scam gave his company, P L Clarke Limited, a significant cash-flow advantage over competitors , court documents said.
Clarke this morning pleaded guilty to two charges of using altered documents with intent to deceive and one of producing false documents.
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The defendant s business was involved in the importation of heavy machinery such as tractors, cranes and bulldozers, which he would repair through another company he established or lease through a third firm he owned.
Tararua man jailed at Dannevirke District Court after stealing $11,000 from his grandmother
14 Mar, 2021 11:13 PM
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Hawkes Bay Today
A man who defrauded his grandmother of $11,000 was sent to prison when he appeared for sentencing at Dannevirke District Court.
Cole Dylan Flutey faced two charges of using a bank card for pecuniary gain and a charge of burglary. Charges of assault and threatening to kill were withdrawn.
Counsel Nicola Graham said it was clear Flutey s drug addiction was at the root of his offending and through his offending he had lost his partner and children. He understands he needs to sort things out.