Forgery blunder lands business partner in jail
TDT | Manama
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A forged document meant to clear an embezzler’s name has instead landed his accomplice in jail for obstructing justice.
A business partner attempted to secure his associate’s release after he was convicted of pocketing BD64,000 from company accounts.
The partner submitted a document, stamped with the company’s seal, falsely claiming the missing sum had been accounted for and agreed upon by all involved.
It convinced the authorities to close the enforcement case.
But when the truth emerged, the accomplice was charged with misleading the court and deliberately interfering in legal proceedings.
Prison
He has now been sentenced to six months in prison.
The firm, which operates in construction and contracting, was initially a joint venture between three men.
According to lawyer Aisha Shereeda, who represents the victim in the dispute, the convicted partner exploited his authority to sign cheques on his own.
While her client was overseas, he transferred money from company accounts into his own, draining the business and leaving it in dire straits.
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