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16.11.2023 - 18:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A legal worker 'betrayed' his employers by stealing thousands of pounds in 'panic' as he wracked up gambling debts. Sergio Felix worked for the Manchester city centre based 9 St John Street barristers chambers as a fees clerk, handling payments to barristers working in its criminal and family law divisions.
But father-of-three Felix, 38, from Salford, was transferring thousands of pounds out of the chambers' bank accounts without his bosses knowledge. He left his job for unrelated reasons and carried on stealing even after his employment had ended, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Felix's 'crude' scheme was uncovered and he was hauled before a judge, where he was handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay compensation. Prosecuting, Denise Fitzpatrick told how Felix stole £6,998 in total, during five transactions.
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He transferred the money to his mother-in-law's account, before it was then sent on to accounts belonging to his wife. Felix said both were unaware of his theft.
He left the chambers in April last year after working there for more than six years, and received a £3,000 pay-out as part of his departure. But he continued to steal from the chambers even after he left, using mobile banking to transfer the money.
Chambers manager Rachel Swift she was 'shocked and saddened' to learn of the crime, committed by an employee who had been supported in a trusted role. Felix confessed when he was quizzed by police and was 'distressed' during the interview.
Defending, Kate Morley said Felix is 'troubled and shocked' at his own behaviour. She
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