Tara ShaskeyOpen Justice multimedia journalist, Taranaki·NZ Herald·22 Jun, 2026 02:30 AM3 mins to readPharmacist Murad Al Gailani has been found guilty of professional misconduct, stemming from a criminal conviction. Photo / SuppliedFor almost a year, tens of thousands of dollars in public health payments landed in pharmacist Murad Al Gailani’s personal bank account. When questions were later raised about the missing money, Al Gailani insisted he did not realise the $49,343, paid in multiple deposits, was never meant for him.
Pharmacist's belief he was entitled to employer's $49k 'disingenuous'
Murad Al Gailani put his bank details on a form for HNZ payments meant for his employer.







