New Zealand visa scammer to face court

Updated June 24, 2009 07:44:11

The New Zealand Maori sovereignty activist, who it's alleged is running a visa scam will be in court in Auckland today, facing fraud charges over his activities. It's alleged Gerard Otimi has been charging people, mostly visa overstayers from the Pacific to stamp their passports claiiming it provides permission to stay and work in New Zealand. But last night Mr Otimi was charged over his activities by New Zealand police.

Presenter: Campbell Cooney, Pacific correspondent
Speaker: John Timms, crime manager for Manakau counties with New Zealand Police