How should we handle this situation where my wife’s boss convinced her not to report his probable theft from their company?
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How should we handle this situation where my wife’s boss convinced her not to report his probable theft from their company?
My wife’s boss came back from a trip to the bank where he makes deposits claiming he had
lost some of the money on the way there. He successfully convinced her not to report the loss, saying he would pay it back. It has been about 2 weeks and he does not seem to have paid it back. He has kept her from counting the safe since then. Since they are the only 2 people with access to the safe, we are concerned that he may try to accuse her to protect himself. How should we proceed? Her boss’s boss still does not know about this.
Asked on June 29, 2016 under Criminal Law, West Virginia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Speak with a criminal defense attorney in detail about this situation and follow his/her advice and do so immediately. You are correct that the boss may try to blame the missing money on her...but even if he doesn't, she could face liabiltiy as an accomplice for helping him conceal the loss from her employer (she is, by remaining silent, helping hide what happned). She could also be sued for the money, since she is wrongfully concealing a loss of funds. It is very likely that she needs to tell her boss's boss immediately, but if at all possible, consult with an attorney and follow that lawyer's specific advice.
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