The Liverpool Crown Court has issued a six-year prison term to a chronic gambler who pilfered over £180,000 ($222,800) from his former place of employment. According to the lawsuit, Daniel Remmington appropriated these funds over a period of one year, diverting them to gamble on the platform of William Hill. His misdeeds culminated in the collapse of his company, leading to widespread job losses.
In his most recent employment at the Chester Zoo, Remmington embezzled the mentioned amount from his earlier job with the Liverpool Motor Auctions. During the space of time between March 2019 to April 2020, the 29-year-old held the position of a cashier and bookkeeper at the said company, which offered him the means to divert funds unlawfully.
The prosecution’s claim highlights that he would appropriate the business’s share of cash sales, diverting them to his Halifax bank account. It is further stated that even while being under investigation, Remmington continued his financial misconduct.
Remmington further deepened the company’s financial troubles by purchasing a Nissan Qashqai from Liverpool Motor Auction. By assuming a false identity, he evaded payment for the car.
As understood by the court, Remmington, who battled gambling addiction, utilized the stolen funds to put forth bets with William Hill.
Remmington’s Wrongdoing Resulted in Significant Distress for Numerous Families
David Birrell, the defense counsel for Remmington, utilized his client’s previous diligence as evidence of his being a dedicated and commendable employee. Birrell further stated that his client is conscious that immediate custody is unavoidable and recognizes his actions as the cause of many losing their jobs.
However, Birrell asserted that his client is a well-educated individual with an impressive employment history. He claimed that if Remmington were to overcome his gambling addiction, it would obviate the risk of him repeating his offence.
Birrell also pointed out that Remmington’s mother was heavily reliant on him. Regardless, Judge Louise Brandon chose to condemn the transgressor to a six-year prison term.
Judge Brandon castigated Remmington for having violated the trust his employers placed in him, resulting in the closure of a reputable business and scores of job losses. Compounding the issue was the fact that, as per the judge, the compulsive gambler failed to repay a “single penny”.
Besides a six-year sentence, Remmington also received an injunction barring him from contacting the owner of Liverpool Motor Auctions for 15 years. It is additionally possible that he may be required to return the stolen funds.
