Press Release – Serious Fraud OfficeThe Serious Fraud Office is seeking public assistance to identify three people they believe may have information that could assist an investigation into a suspected criminal syndicate. The SFO last week filed charges against two women alleging they used fake identity documents to obtain almost $5 million in lending against properties that were not owned by them. The two women (who have interim name suppression) were arrested following a search warrant in Epsom last week. The SFO alleges a criminal syndicate worked together to fraudulently obtain nearly $5 million in mortgages. About the SFO The SFO is responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious or complex fraud, including bribery, and corruption in New Zealand.