Dunedin City council is now seeking $1.25 million from the widow of the man alleged to have defrauded its CitiFleet unit.
A Deloitte report last year claimed CitiFleet manager Brent Bachop was responsible for the alleged fraud, by pocketing the proceeds of selling more than 150 council-owned vehicles over a decade.
Backup reportedly took his own life due to the pressure of the allegations, and last month the council took action against his widow Maria Smith.
Radio New Zealand is now says the council is seeking $1.25 million from her, as the sold executor and beneficiary of Bachop’s estate.
The council wants her to sell any property gained as a result of the fraud.
RNZ reports officials who have been negotiating with Smith since then for the return of the money say the figure being sought may change.
