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Man faces fraud charges over online Lego and Pokémon card scams

A 42-year-old has been charged with 22 counts of obtaining by deception following an investigation into online selling frauds across the North Island.

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A 42-year-old man faces 22 charges of obtaining by deception after a police investigation into fraudulent online sales. The alleged scams involving Lego and Pokémon cards reportedly netted more than $13,700. The investigation covered multiple incidents across the North Island.

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Lego and Pokémon card seller allegedly pocketed more than $13,700 in online scams

A 42-year-old man faces 22 charges of obtaining by deception following a police investigation into daily online selling frauds across the North Island.

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