[The Society asks: Are community standards dropping in New Zealand as evidenced by the growing levels of corruption, dishonesty and fraud? Are we becoming more tolerant towards the increasing levels of such crimes being committed by members of the public, including business and political leaders?].

 According to the KPMG Fraud Barometer report released on 19 July 2010, the total amount defrauded was $72 million in the first six months to June 2010. [Read more…]