Henderson returns, could face criminal charges
Official Assignee investigating whether to prosecute the bankrupt Auckland developer for unauthorised Spanish holiday.
Bankrupt Auckland property developer David Henderson has returned to New Zealand and could face criminal charges after his unauthorised trip to Spain.
Auckland Official Assignee David Harte confirmed Mr Henderson had returned from his Spanish holiday and an investigation was being made into possible prosecution.
"The bankrupt returned to New Zealand on the weekend as he had previously advised he would. Today my staff and I conducted our initial interview with him to obtain the required detailed financial information to establish his complete financial position.
"The bankrupt was fully co operative and has agreed to provide further requested information to us as soon as reasonably possible. These investigations will be complex and will take some considerable time to complete.
"In regard to the possible offences of travelling without consent and misleading the Official Assignee I have today advised the bankrupt that I have found sufficient grounds to refer the matters to our National Enforcement Unit (NEU) for a formal prosecution investigation. This referral will be made in the near future."
Mr Harte said he couldn't say what types of charges Mr Henderson could be facing.
"I can not make any further comment on the possible offences now they are to be the subject of a formal prosecution referral."
Bankrupts need Official Assignee permission to leave the country.
If prosecuted Mr Henderson could face up to three years in jail or a $10,000 fine.
Niko Kloeten
Thu, 30 Jun 2011
Thu, 30 Jun 2011
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Henderson returns, could face criminal charges
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