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EMBEZZLEMENT ALLEGATION
EX-EMPLOYEE OF THOS COOK AND SON
The safe and cash box were opened and it was found that the bulk of the money was missing.
Mr. Losoby, mentioned a letter received by one of the staff from the defendant on the day of his disappearance. Ho also referred to the defendant's statement to the police in which he was alleged to At the Central Magistracy yes- 'have said "I did ombezzlo some terday, Mr. Wynne Joncs com- money. I don't know how much." menced the hearing of an action' Mr. Loseby referred to the dia. brought against Lo Kau, formerly appearance of 680 rupees. This in the employ of Thomas Cook and ho sald was in the cash box on June Son Ltd,. who is charged with 180 when it was seen by Mr. Weight. fraudulently embezzling $18,268.97. On the Monday it was missing, and evidence would be given that there had been no transactions in rupees during the intervening period.
Mr. F. H. Loseby appeared for the prosecution, and the defendant was represented by Mr. H. C. Loc. Sergt. Byron had charge of the
Police case.
Mr. Loseby asked the Magistrate to treat the case as one for com mittal, Mr. Wynne Jonas reserved decision on this point until tho con. babybal Najsvaki Robs Yonobama onotus Vassouras Iclusion of the opening address. ATI TO Legra Leave
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Similar evidence, he said, would be given regarding guildors, france, United States silver dollars, and Australian bank notes.
The
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship,
"YALOU"
the 14th November, 1932. From DUNKIRK, LONDON," ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM &c.
YIR SHANGHAL Consignees of Cargo by the abova named steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Oplum, Treasure and Valuabios are being landed and placed at their risk in the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, whence, delivery can be obtained as the goods are landed
Goode not cleared within 7 days
including date of arrival, will ba
subject to rent.
All claims must be sent to the undersigned before the Friday the 26th November, 1982, or they will not be recognised.
Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the consignees, and the Company's Sur- vuyor Messrs!--Goddard and Douglas at 10.00 a.m. Monday the 21st have a Revenue Officer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods are examined by the Company's Bur- vayors.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns. by us in any case whatever,
No Fire Insurance will be affected
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Hongkong, 15th November, 1932.
Agent
Sessions Suggested. Mr. Loschy asked that the case bo sent to the Sessions. He said Three charges were put forward that he came into the case with the Doo, 19
of the Follon Jan. 3 by Mr. Loseby, who said he would full agreement
ono, de-authorities and on the understand-November, 1932. Consignees must Jan. 16 press only one. Which Feb. 20pended on whether the case was ing that he would be pressing, for Mar. 6 tried in summary jurisdiction or a committal to the utmost. Mar. 20 sent to the Sessions.
maximum summary penalty of six Apr. 3 Apr 12 Referring to the third charge months had been inadequate to act Apr. 24 Mr. Loseby said the defendant had as a deterrent: there had been a prevalence of embezzlements of charge of the cash belonging to the late, and he had been asked by them tourist department. He was given to initiate a now regime by asking instructions to pay $712.80 to the his Worship to send all auch cance
Hotel Garage, Hongkong
and to the Supreme Court. although ho entored it as paid, ho put the money in his own pocket.
Mr. Loseby explained that the... tourist and banking sectiona of Thomas Cook and Son, Ltd., were combined in Hongkong. being under the one management, 'with the same staff and same banking account. The actual cash of both sections was under the personal supervision of Mr. W. A. Weight, The defendant had been employed by the two companies for 14 years up to June 23, and was in charge of the cash in the tourist department, He made all payments and received all monies. On June 23 the cash of the two departments was amuiga- mated and the defendant was placed in charge of it. He had a voucher for every transaction.
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Mr. Leo intimed that he WA going to oppose such application by Mr. Loseby. He argued that each case was dependant on its own merits, and in any circumstance, the discretion always remained to the Magistrate of dealing with the case summarily or sending it up to the higher Court.
After some discussion, his Wor- ship said he would take the evid- ence as for committal in the ordin ary way, and in reserving to lilin- self his discretionary power, would consider the question of committal or otherwise at a later stage.
Evidence was then called, and Det. Sergt. C. T. Byron gave formal testimony regarding his arrest of the accused on a warrant.
Statement Made.
Mr. Leseby explained that all When charged at the Central money taken by the defendant was Police Station, the accused after pinced in a cash box for which being duly cautioned made a state- he had a key. This box way in ment.
turn placed in a combination safe
The statement was put in by an
which he could shut but could not Interpreter and was as follows: "1 open. Only three Europesh off. cora knew the safe combination.
nd embezzled some money: I don't know how much."
Mr. N, J.
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After explaining the checking system adopted by the company, Mr. Loseby dealt with events fol manager of ears. Thomas Howing June 30. That day, he Cook and Son,
who was the said, was tank holiday, but the next witness called, aaid that offices had been open for a few the defendant had risen from the hours. The following day was position of a bank messenger to Saturday -and a half holiday. assistant bank cashier, with con- Evidence would be given that cash trol of the banking cash. was in the box on Saturday. Sun-
Mr. Perrin detalled defendant's day was a holiday, and on Monday. duties, and had not finished his when the office was opened, the de- evidence when the Court adjourned. fendant was missing.
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