Nitish Nitish’s Security Certificate Revoked
A New Zealand security worker has had his licence cancelled after leaving the country while facing multiple serious criminal charges. Nitish Nitish, who held a Certificate of Approval to work as a security guard, is no longer eligible to work in New Zealand’s private security industry following a decision by the Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority (PSPLA). The ruling, recorded as [2025] NZPSPLA 136, was issued on 15 December 2025.
According to the Licensing Authority, New Zealand Police had requested the cancellation of Mr Nitish’s certificate after warrants were issued for his arrest when he failed to appear in court on 19 November 2025. The charges include making an intimate visual recording, threatening to throw acid on a female, and blackmail. Police also confirmed that Mr Nitish had left New Zealand and that his visa had been cancelled, meaning he is not eligible to return.
The PSPLA noted that if the charges were to result in convictions, they would constitute grounds for disqualification under Section 62 of the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 (PSPPI Act), which provides mandatory grounds for revoking a security certificate. Taking into account his departure from the country and the fact that three active warrants remain against him, the Licensing Authority concluded that Mr Nitish is no longer suitable to work as a security guard.
His certificate of approval was cancelled immediately under Sections 81(1)(b) and 83(ab) of the Act. Because he left New Zealand without providing forwarding details, the PSPLA determined the complaint on the papers under Section 76(8) of the Act.
The decision reinforces the PSPLA’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of New Zealand’s private security sector by ensuring that only fit and eligible individuals are authorised to provide security services. Security industry observers say the case also highlights the potential consequences for licence holders who face serious criminal allegations or fail to comply with New Zealand law. https://www.justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Decisions/2025-NZPSPLA-136.pdf