Telus sues former employee, alleges they charged $1.1M to company credit card
Telus is suing a former employee for allegedly misappropriating over $1 million in company funds. The employee is accused of using corporate credit cards to purchase thousands of personal items, including appliances and electronics.
Why it matters
The case highlights risks associated with internal procurement fraud and the importance of oversight in corporate spending.
Telus is suing a former employee for more than $1 million, alleging he purchased thousands of items including household appliances using company credit cards.
It says the man it employed in 2015 was in a position with “significant authority and discretion” over company procurement, equipment acquisitions and budgets.
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