The North Shore CIB is appealing to the public for any information they may have that will lead to the identity and whereabouts of a male fraudster who is wanted on warrant to arrest in both Australia and New Zealand.
Paul James Bennett is wanted by police in Australia on serious fraud matters. A warrant to arrest Bennett has been issued in the North Shore District Court in relation to a New Zealand offence.
Detective John Gilbert of the North Shore CIB says Mr. Bennett's whereabouts are being sought on this side of the Tasman in the hope he'll be able to assist us with our enquiries into a criminal matter that is currently under investigation.
Bennett, a New Zealander is 45 years of age. He has several known identities.
These include Paul James Williams and David Hanson.
Bennett is believed to be in the company of a female partner Simone Ann Wright an Australian national. Wright is wanted on warrant by police in New Zealand. It's believed Wright also has the name of Simone Thalia Williams. They're believed to be driving a Black Lexus vehicle Registration No. DGG214.
Bennett's interests include helicopters, boating, and motor racing. He's likely to have been in contact with others in similar organisations and sports clubs.
Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of these two persons is requested to contact Detective John Gilbert of the North Shore CIB on telephone 09 477 5097 or forward information to the North Shore Police Confidential text line 027 27 27 669.
ENDS;
Kevin [Kev] Loughlin
District Communications Manager / Media Advisor
Waitemata Police District
Phone 09 488 9758 - Extn 96308 / Mobile 027 281 0271
Email - kevin.loughlin@police.govt.nz