FMA lays charges under the Crimes Act
Media Release
MR No. 2017 – 03
8 February
2017
FMA lays charges under the Crimes Act
An individual registered financial adviser appeared in the Auckland District Court yesterday in relation to various charges laid by the FMA under the Crimes Act.
3 charges of making a false document for pecuniary advantage, under section 256(1) of the Crime Act 1961. This carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.
3 charges of dishonestly using a document for pecuniary advantage under section 228(1)(b) of the Crimes Act 1961. This carries a maximum penalty of 7 years imprisonment.
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