SFO investigates Datasouth Finance

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is investigating DataSouth Finance, a company that provides information technology services in Christchurch.

The SFO received information that raised concerns about lease agreements financed by South Canterbury Finance.

"The investigation is in its preliminary stages, and we will be working with the receivers and other parties to determine the existence and extent of any fraud," SFO director Adam Feeley said.

DataSouth Finance is part of the DataSouth Group.

NZPA

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