News · 9 July 2026
Accountant charged: $1.3M from clients, only $25K invested
A Hamilton accountant has been charged with allegedly stealing over $1.3 million from three clients after offering them investment opportunities. On Wednesday, four charges were brought against David Waine in Hamilton District Court, three of which related to theft by a person in a special relationship. The Serious Fraud Office claims he used one client's $1.09 million for personal debts and business expenses, with only about $25,000 actually invested.
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