A company director can be convicted of theft from his company even though the act might technically be the act of the company. Here company directors had paid bribes to people with whom the company intended to do business. The bribes were paid out of company funds and with the intention of benefiting the company. Nevertheless, appropriation under the Act, does not need to be without the consent of the owner. The dishonesty element must be directed toward the owner of the property.
Citations:
Times 12-Jul-2001, [2001] EWHC Admin 456
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Company, Crime, Criminal Practice
Updated: 29 May 2022; Ref: scu.140336