A prolific alleged fraudster who is believed to have conned multiple victims out of up to $200,000 worth of cash, goods and services has been arrested and will appear before the courts.
The 31-year-old man was located on Saturday at a Tauranga address. He was arrested and has been held in custody.
Police will allege that since June, he has defrauded 18 victims of between $120,000-$200,000 worth of vehicles, goods, services and cash.
Sergeant Sam Watson of the Retail Crime Unit says it is pleasing to put such a prolific offender before the courts.
¡°Offending of this type against individuals can be absolutely life-changing and destructive. There are few people who can afford to lose cash or goods worth thousands of dollars without feeling a significant impact.
¡°We hope it is reassuring to these victims and the wider public that he will now be held to account for his actions.¡±
The man is due to appear before the Tauranga District Court today.
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