VIC Accused of Theft by Employer - What to Do?

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s9310

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29 August 2017
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Hi,

I'm being accused of theft from my work place. 'Fraudulent refunds' is what they're calling it. It adds up to around about $1000. How can I prove I didn't do it?

It's all under my name in the computer but everybody knows everyone's access codes. There is no security cameras or witnesses or anything. I want to resign because I think this is totally unfair. I'm scared about what will happen, so should I just offer to pay it back and then be done with it?

I've heard about this happening before, them pushing employees out once they have made up their minds. Can I be charged if they have never charged others accused of this?
 

Iamthelaw

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13 September 2016
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i'm scared about what will happen so should i just offer to pay it back and then be done with it?
Why give them money if you never took it in the first place? This would show a consciousness of guilt.

Have they reported it to the police yet?

there is no security cameras or witnesses or anything.
More often than not, this isn't the case.

There's often a lot of different, intricate details in these types of cases, you should speak with a solicitor immediately if you're contacted by police.