Travel Agency Employee Acquitted of Embezzlement Charges in Bahrain

TDT | Manama

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The High Appeals Court has acquitted a travel agency employee of embezzlement charges, overturning a previous conviction. The court found the initial conviction to be based on insufficient evidence and questioned the motives of the complainant.

The employee, whose name has not been released, was initially accused of stealing money from the agency. The complaint was filed by the brother-in-law of the accused, who claimed the employee had misappropriated funds. However, the court found no evidence of any formal complaints filed by other clients or customers.

During the appeal process, the defense attorney, Ahmed Touq, highlighted the existing personal conflict between the accused and the complainant. He argued that the accusation was likely motivated by personal animosity rather than genuine concern.

The court's investigation revealed that the complainant had not filed any formal complaint with the police regarding the alleged embezzlement. Two witnesses, initially involved in the case, later admitted to having settled their differences with the accused and had not filed any formal complaints.

The court ultimately ruled that the evidence presented against the accused was insufficient to support the charges. The judge found the initial conviction to be based on weak evidence and questionable motives, ultimately acquitting the employee.