Backbencher

Gray Escapes Deportation

This article concerns a man who is described in two ways that seem to be exclusive of each other, it makes me wonder how well researched (or well written) the story is. the individual, described as both a "Christchurch businessman" and a penniless drifter (perhaps at different times in his life?) had entered multi million dollar transactions in Canada. His situation may be somewhat explained by delusionary behavior, which may be the issue that saves him from deportation to stand trial there. He is also accused of having issued a bad check in Colorado for tens of thousands of dollars for a fifth wheel trailer.

The man's negotiations in Canada obligated him to purchase a couple of hundred million dollars worth of oil companies, restaurants, and hotels... I am not sure what nation's currency that would be in, though... Canada's or New Zealand's. Either way, a lot of money.

Is it possible that people with mental issues cannot be held liable in NZ? A specific explanation is not offered by the article; it only states that Calgary will not be receiving Mr. Gray as a result of a deportation... yet.