Iesha Warren defrauded Porirua trust of $1 million

Iesha Warren, 41, admitted to defrauding Te Roopu Āwhina Ki Porirua Trust of $1 million. She created false invoices and used company cards for online gambling. Her plea came just days before her trial in Wellington District Court. Warren's actions took place over two years while she worked in the trust's accounts department. Initially responsible for payroll, she gained access to the trust's accounting and online banking services. The Serious Fraud Office charged her with obtaining by deception. Warren's unexpected plea marks a significant development in the case.