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Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam

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A Dunedin man thought he was having a romantic online relationship with an Australian police recruit and sent her $500,000 over 18-years, in the hope they could one day be together.

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Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam

20 hours ago·Otago, New Zealand

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Otago Daily Times broke the news in Otago, New Zealand 20 hours ago on Monday, September 21, 2026.

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Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam

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