IRD chases firms owned by extradited woman Marion Pearson

Philip Moore in Wellington continues to trade after its owner’s extradition. (Image: BusinessDesk)

Mon, 22 Sep 2025

The Inland Revenue Department has applied to liquidate two cleaning product firms owned by a woman who was extradited to Australia last month to face theft charges. Former financial adviser Marion Pearson faces 136 counts of stealing tied to the alleged misappropriation of A$4.1 million (NZ$4.58m) from 13 clients over a five-year period.The Supreme Court dismissed her final appeal against extradition in May, ending nearly a decade of legal efforts to remain outside Australian jurisdiction.Pearson replaced her father-in-law as a direct...

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