The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has filed charges against two people over the purchase of medical equipment.
Two people charged over the procurement and supply of medical equipment appeared in Auckland District Court and pleaded not guilty to corruption charges. Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen
One of the accused, a former employee at the Auckland District Health Board, is charged with corruptly accepting or obtaining a bribe, obtaining by deception and corrupt use of official information.
The person also faces two charges of acceptance of a gift by an agent.
The other, an equipment supply company director, is charged with corruption and bribery of an official.
The SFO alleges the former DHB employee abused their position for their own financial gain while procuring medical equipment.
Both appeared in the Auckland District Court today and pleaded not guilty.
They were granted interim name suppression and will next appear in court in June.