Treasurer stole £20k from dog clubs to pay bills
Summary
Lisa Murch, the treasurer of two dog clubs in Devon, stole over £20,000 from the clubs between March 2023 and October 2024 to pay her personal bills. She pleaded guilty to fraud charges, received a suspended prison sentence, and must pay monthly compensation to the clubs.Key Facts
- Lisa Murch was treasurer for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club and Cornwall Gun Dog Club.
- She took £20,409 from the clubs while managing their money.
- The theft happened between March 2023 and October 2024.
- Club officials noticed problems in the accounts, leading to the theft being discovered.
- Murch admitted two counts of fraud by abusing her position.
- She was sentenced to 15 months in prison, suspended for two years.
- She must pay £200 a month in compensation to the clubs for two years.
- Murch has repaid only £590 so far and said she used the money for basic living expenses.
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