PHOTO: A real estate agent was granted a licence to sell homes, despite facing methamphetamine-related charges
A real estate agent was granted a licence to sell homes, despite facing methamphetamine-related charges that could result in at least 10 years in prison if convicted.
The Auckland man, who was arrested and granted interim name suppression in 2019, is charged with possession for supply and importing the class A drug.
The minimum penalty, if he is found guilty, is 10 years’ imprisonment.
Despite the pending charges, the man became a licensed salesperson with the Real Estate Authority (REA) of New Zealand. He is now working for an Auckland company.
As part of the licence application process, applicants are asked to disclose any pending criminal charges.
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