Karen Chang
New ZealandpoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Karen Chang is the director of the Serious Fraud Office in New Zealand, where she focuses on tackling bribery and corruption involving public officials, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public trust and safety in compliance with building regulations.
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SFO director Karen Chang stated that corporate fraud poses a direct risk to the economy.
Serious Fraud Office charges former Sacred Hill Vineyards director Richard Foddy with false accountingNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
Karen Chang stated that giving false information to a bank undermined the integrity of New Zealand’s lending system.
Mortgage fraud: $2.86m scammer sentencedNew Zealand· 2026-01-20
Karen Chang is the interim CEO of Northvolt North America.
U.S. startup says it wants to take over Northvolt’s site for future battery factory in Quebec
Canada· 2025-08-08
Karen Chang, the SFO director, commented on the impact of the offending on community trust and essential services.
Iesha Warren, charity fraudster who stole $1m from Porirua trust meant for children, sent to jailNew Zealand· 2025-07-20
Karen Chang is the SFO chief executive present at the launch of the Anti-Corruption Taskforce.
Anti-Corruption Taskforce launched in AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-07-18
SFO chief executive Karen Chang said the new taskforce would build intelligence to combat 'insider threats, foreign interference and AI‑enabled fraud'.
Anti‑corruption taskforce launched, but what will it actually do?New Zealand· 2025-07-18
SFO director Karen Chang praised the sentence handed down to Lester and Bryan, highlighting the risks of corruption.
Corporate corruption: Australians Mark Lester, Sean Bryan sentenced for $4m Spark NZ kickbacks schemeNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
SFO director Karen Chang stated that Main’s offending was a serious breach of trust.
Former Bay of Plenty lawyer admits $375k legal services fraud, obstructing investigationNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Serious Fraud Office director Karen Chang said tackling bribery and corruption involving public officials was a key strategic focus for the agency.
Former Auckland Council building inspector received $35k in cash bribes, home reno workNew Zealand· 2025-02-24