Auckland identity theft: Kiel MacGregor sentenced for scams targeting Spark customers

Home / New Zealand / CrimeCraig KapitanSenior Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·4 Oct, 2026 02:00 AM5 mins to read‌Large tech companies need the ability to automate scam detection. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYAn identity theft ring “mule” visited Auckland Spark retail outlets where the telco unwittingly helped take over victims’ phones and access bank accounts. Kiel MacGregor, 44, fleeced one victim of more than $44,000 before impersonating the man again to convert the stolen money into Bitcoin. But the AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.