A woman who allegedly stole over $1,000,000 from her charity employer appears in district court on ‘serious fraud’ charges

Cambelle Cook

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April 21, 2025

Iesha Warren, 41, appears in front of Judge Jan Kelley, pleading guilty to obtaining by deception and failure to appear in court.

During her three-year employment, Warren has allegedly stolen over $1,000,000 from her employer, Te Roopu Awhina Ki Porirua Trust.

Warrens Lawyers, Marty Robinson and Rufus Hancock, propse that eight of the nine charges relating to bail breaches, should be withdrawn.

In return, Warren would plead guilty to one charge of obtaining by deception, and one charge of failing to appear in court, meaning that the three-week trial schedule for March, would not be needed.

Judge Jan Kelley approves this request, on the condition that Warren engages in rehabilitation and undergoes a comprehensive Alcohol and drug report.

Warren is scheduled to appear for sentencing on July 18 this year.