Craig Bolton
New ZealanddetectiveMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton oversees the Auckland City Financial Crime Unit and has emphasized the severity of money laundering, indicating that Viljoen's case serves as a wake-up call for potential mules in similar schemes.
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Acting Detective Inspector Craig Bolton said police had confirmed six incidents in full view of the public.
Epsom attacks: Inside eight minutes of mayhem on Manukau RdThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-07
New Zealand· 2026-08-07
Acting Detective Inspector Craig Bolton provided details about the violent events on Manukau Rd.
Cyclists injured, dog killed in string of violent events on Manukau Rd, Epsom, man arrestedThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-05
New Zealand· 2026-08-05Also mentioned
Manthan Patel
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton warned those online against potential scams.
Auckland woman appears in court over alleged romance scam that went on for 18 yearsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-17
New Zealand· 2026-02-17Also mentioned
Sean Lyons
Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton explained the devastating impact of the scam on victims.
No jail for Australian ‘money mule’ Motasar Angasyo in $150,000 Auckland fraud caseThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-04-06
New Zealand· 2025-04-06
Bolton said money laundering was not a victimless crime and the case was a wake-up call for other potential mules.
Auckland businessman found guilty of money laundering in connection with $2m investment scamThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-06
New Zealand· 2025-03-06
