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Town Hall fraud: Cops charge man
Police called in after anomalies
DETECTIVES investigating a £1/2 million fraud scandal at the Town Hall last night (Wednesday) brought charges against a senior financial manager.
John Baptiste, 56, is due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court on July 11 to face three charges of dishonest money transfer.
The case revolves around bank accounts managed by the Town Hall for vulnerable residents unable to look after their own financial affairs by themselves.
Police were called in to probe a series of bank accounts following the discovery of a string of discrepancies. It is understood that detectives have combed through a series of transfers dating back to May 2000.
Mr Baptiste, who lives in Sydenham, south London, is employed as a personal services financial manager. His contact details were yesterday (Wednesday) still available on the council’s website and his name will be well known amongst service users and colleagues across the Town Hall. Police announced last month that they had also arrested a woman in relation to the same case. She has not been named and no charges have so far been brought against her.
In relation to the latest case, Cllr Davies added: “I want to ensure that no one suffers as a result of this alleged fraud and to reassure clients and their family members that they will not lose out. We’re currently working with the police and other agencies to do whatever is necessary to recover any missing money.” |
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