Accountant jailed for £500k fraud

Accountant jailed for £500k fraud

Accountant admits theft to help fund £50,000 wedding

An accountant stole almost half a million pounds to fund her wedding, cars
and properties has been jailed for two years.

Joanne Kent admitted to one count of theft and one of fraud at Wolverhampton
Crown Court, reported
Metro.

The 26 year old stole £470,000 from Wilson UK, moving cash into her own
accounts rather than paying clients.

She spent £50,000 on her wedding, including hiring out a hotel and supplying
beachfront fireworks.

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ACCA president pleads guilty to theft

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