Open Justice reporter·NZ Herald·15 Oct, 2026 05:21 PM3 mins to readFa'alele Samoa Kaisami appeared in the Christchurch District Court on charges of obtaining by deception, using documents dishonestly and using forged documents. Photo / Al WilliamsFa’alele Samoa Kaisami deceived the Government for 15 years, receiving more than $290,000 in benefits she was not entitled to.Her deception continued until the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) unravelled it and confronted her.Kaisami has now admitted what she had done and been warned she could be jailed.
Fa’alele Samoa Kaisami of Christchurch admits $290,997 benefit deception over 15 years
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