The police charged him with theft after the store security footage appeared.
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After the investigation concluded, the prosecutor decided to charge the manager with fraud for his role in the missing funds.
Following a lengthy inquiry into the company's financial records, the authorities charged the former chief executive with multiple counts of embezzlement and tax evasion.
Last updated April 22, 2026