Denying all knowledge and involvement in a Head Hunters drug ring, Leng Han agreed to confiscation of his Auckland property in Marua Road Ellerslie under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act provided he received $500,000 from a forced sale.
Mr Han was sole director and shareholder of Tiny Big World Ltd, owner of Marua Road. Companies Office registration describes the company’s business as internet consultancy. Police told the High Court Marua Road was used by members of the Head Hunters gang to store vehicles. Earlier court cases identified vehicles were purchased to launder profits from gang dealing in methamphetamine and ephedrine. Police said Tiny Big World purchased Marua Road in 2015 for $1.024 million. Mr Han said his cash for the purchase came from China. Jia Sun contributed $730,000 towards the purchase price. Mr Sun was imprisoned after convictions in 2015 on charges of possession and supply.
Mr Han told the High Court he was in China at the time of the Marua Road purchase. Mr Sun was his business manager, organising renovations and finding tenants. Mr Han denied meeting or having any contact with Head Hunter members occupying Marua Road. An agreed settlement between Police and Mr Han, approved by the High Court, sees Marua Road sold with $500,000 paid to Mr Han, the balance forfeited to government.
Commissioner of Police v. Hines – High Court (10.09.18)
18.177