PremiumJohn WeekesSenior Business Reporter·NZ Herald·7 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM8 mins to read‌The Ministry of Social Development alleges the businessman dishonestly obtained $220,556.80 in Covid wage subsidies.An Auckland businessman wanted on Covid-19 wage subsidy fraud charges has evaded an active arrest warrant for more than three years, while a company he directed also owes more than $400,000 from a Callaghan Innovation loan.

Timothy David Bolot, now 58, was given bail after an appearance in court on