A Christchurch businessman with property in New Zealand and overseas is facing serious charges. A wealthy Christchurch businessman accused of being part of an organised criminal group has pleaded not guilty. The businessman, who has interim name suppression, was charged with participating in an organised criminal group, demands to steal, and burglary. The businessman appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday before Judge Raoul Neave. He owns a mix of commercial and residential property in Christchurch and overseas worth millions of dollars.

Source: Stuff May 19, 2021 03:56 UTC