A 29-year-old
Burswood man appeared in Auckland District Court this
afternoon, on a charge of obtaining by deception.
It
is alleged the man impersonated an immigration officer and
demanded cash from a couple who believed he was assisting
with their immigration application.
Over the course
of several months it is alleged the man received nearly
$100,000 from the couple.
The man has been remanded
in custody and will appear in court again on 26 June.
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