Category Archives: Employee Fraud
Office Manager Stole £30k
The Northwich Guardian website reports that an office manager stole tens of thousands of pounds from a business before telling them “I don’t know what to say”, when her fraud was uncovered.
Michelle Glover had made six monthly payments – each of up to almost £6k – to an account in the name of ‘MG’.
read moreThief Sold Stolen Books On Amazon
The Beccles & Bungay Journal website reports that a printing firm employee stole £300,000-worth of specialist book and sold them cheaply on Amazon.
Christopher Nunn was caught when a member of the public purchased a volume of a legal book from Amazon, before querying the cheap price with the publishers.
read moreSoldier Stole Military Kit On eBay
The Mail Online website reports that a British Army soldier has been jailed for stealing almost £150,000 worth of equipment and selling it on eBay.
Tarj Sevier stole items – deemed ‘attractive’ to terrorists and criminals – such as night vision goggles, helmets, armour and bulletproof plates.
read moreThe Range Workers Made 74 Thefts
The BBC News website reports that two former employees of The Range embarked on a nine-month stealing spree from the Salisbury branch of the store.
Liam Snook and Sarah Brooks shared lifts together to and from work, and stole an estimated £8,000 of goods during 74 separate thefts.
read moreAccountant’s £1.7million Tax Fraud
The HMRC website gives details of an accountant who abused his position to orchestrate a £1.7 million tax fraud – spending the stolen cash on lavish holidays and cars.
Kenneth Scott – jailed for four years – charged clients VAT but failed to pay it to HM Revenue and Customs.
read moreButler Stole £200k From Employer
The Mail Online website reports that a butler stole more than £200,000 worth of jewellery and luxury goods from his employer.
Andrew Stothard used his boss’ credit card to withdraw thousands of pounds to buy expensive gold and silver coins.
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