Wage subsidy cases in the courts
MSD is committed to pursuing criminal and civil prosecutions to recover wage subsidy funds where necessary.We have a pipeline of wage subsidy cases that are currently before the courts. Here are the cases we have taken through the courts to sentencing in recent months.
February
Wellington Woman Imprisoned for COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Fraud
13 February 2026
Auckland Restaurant Director Sentenced for Wage Subsidy Fraud
13 February 2026
Auckland Café Owner Sentenced for over $22,000 Wage Subsidy Fraud
17 February 2026