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Beware of this individual
Veronica Crevecoeur
KNOWN SCAMMER
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Identified in Perth, Australia
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Previously active in New Zealand

Known Information

  • Name: Veronica Crevecoeur
  • Age: Born in the 1958 (currently 66)
  • Background: Korean origins, grew up in Paris, France
  • Education: Claims to have degrees from Sorbonne University
  • Married to a man named "Didier", he is also a French citizen. He was a Chef in various big hotels, and ran restaurants and bakeries in various locations.
  • Children: 4 children, 3 live in Perth, Australia and 1 lives in Christchurch, New Zealand.
  • Current Location: As for February 2025, she is believed to be in Perth, Australia (with family) and probably looking to relocate to France, in Normandy, near Dieppe where her husband's family is from.
  • Previous Locations: New Zealand (Picton, Blenheim, Nelson), United States, Orlando, various Asian countries
  • Recent Business: Ran a bakery called "Le Posh" in Nelson, New Zealand for approximately 3 years
  • Description: Female with Korean-French background, pathological liar who builds elaborate false stories
  • Outstanding Debts: Tens of thousands of dollars owed to multiple people in New Zealand
  • Pattern: Creates elaborate emotional stories, gains trust over time, borrows increasingly large sums of money, then disappears

Activity Timeline

Previous Years
Has lived and operated in multiple countries including the United States, Orlando, and various Asian countries.
Prior to 2021
Known to have lived in Perth, Australia before moving to New Zealand.
2021
Appeared in Picton and Blenheim, New Zealand, beginning to establish connections.
2021 - 2024
Ran a bakery called "Le Posh" in Nelson, New Zealand for approximately 3 years. Used this business to build credibility and relationships with locals.
During 2021 - 2024
Built emotional connections with multiple people in the community. Failed to pay rent for both business and residential properties for long periods of time.
Early 2025
Suddenly left New Zealand with outstanding debts to multiple businesses and individuals totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
2025 - Present
Believed to have relocated to Perth, Australia with family members, likely continuing similar schemes in the new location.

Media Coverage

The NZ Herald published an investigative article about Veronica and Didier Crevecoeur's activities in New Zealand:

Le Posh French bakers Veronica and Didier Crevecoeur vanish leaving unpaid bills

The NZ Herald's investigation reveals how the couple left behind unpaid bills and disappointed customers after running their Nelson bakery "Le Posh" for approximately three years.

Read the full article on NZ Herald →

How to Protect Yourself

NEVER LEND MONEY TO THIS PERSON - She has a documented history of borrowing money with no intention of repaying.

Be aware she is a pathological liar who creates elaborate emotional stories to gain sympathy and trust over time.

Do not be fooled by promises of high interest returns or items offered as collateral.

She has scammed numerous individuals across multiple countries using similar tactics.

If approached by her for any financial assistance or business opportunity, alert local authorities immediately.

Verify all claims she makes - she has left behind unpaid rent for years, unpaid business debts, and personal loans.

Report Information

If you have encountered this individual or have additional information, please contact your local authorities.

For Australia: Report to ScamWatch and the Australian Federal Police

For New Zealand: Report to the New Zealand Police and Consumer Protection