Auckland real estate agent James Papuni guilty of misconduct, struck off for 18 months - New Zealand Herald

The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal sentenced James Papuni.

Photo / fileAn Auckland real estate agent involved in attempted property sales with mortgage ramping characteristics has been convicted of misconduct and struck off for 18 months.

James Warren Papuni pleaded guilty to disgraceful conduct under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 for his involvement in what the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal called "dishonesty" with a scheme which, had it succeeded, would have deprived a mortgagee of full sale proceeds.

I might work as an agent here, but I might not choose to work in real estate".

"Ray White, upon being made aware of the behaviour of Mr Papuni, immediately reported the behaviour to the REA based on misconduct and in doing so, dismissed Mr Papuni from engagement with Ray White.

Published On: Mon, 29 Mar 2021 23:13:16 GMT