Woman jailed after stealing £50,000 from firm while boss battled cancer

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Woman jailed after stealing £50,000 from firm while boss battled cancer.

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A woman has been jailed after stealing £50,000 from a firm while her boss battled cancer.Donna Pope, 47, from Bickerstaffe in Lancashire, has been sentenced to three years and two months in prison after defrauding her employer of at least £50,000.She exploited the company credit card belonging to Ultimatum Group Ltd while its managing director, Eddie Tucker, was away receiving treatment for cancer.Preston Crown Court heard that Pope had "betrayed" Mr Tucker's trust and caused "irreparable harm to his life, family and business".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The theft, which took place over a two-year period between 2022 and 2024, ultimately drove the company into liquidation.Pope used the firm's credit card to fund overseas holidays, gym memberships, online shopping and motor insurance payments.Mr Tucker was frequently absent from the business during this period as he underwent medical treatment.His absence gave Pope the opportunity to carry out the fraud largely unchecked.The...

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