Electoral Fraud Allegations in South Auckland Local Election
A police investigation is underway following a complaint lodged by the Chief Electoral Officer regarding serious electoral malpractice during the Auckland Council elections.
According to The New Zealand Herald, the complaint alleges that individuals in Papatoetoe engaged in "nightly vote stealing by a team of young boys," and influenced voters "in places like temples and churches."
instructing voters how to vote "inside polling booths,"
Chief Electoral Officer Dale Ofsoske confirmed that he had received several complaints of alleged vote stealing from letterboxes in the Papatoetoe area, and one of the complaints had been forwarded to police.
The police have confirmed that they are investigating the matter.
Author's summary: Police probe alleged electoral fraud in Auckland.
- Allegations of electoral malpractice in Auckland Council elections
- Complaint lodged by Chief Electoral Officer
- Police investigation underway