Airdrie woman admits embezzling £40k from her employer
iOS - Android The court heard Watson worked for global company Torishima whose services include the provision of cooling systems and industrial coatings.She was employed by Torishima Europe Limited and Torishima Service Solutions at bases in Strathclyde Business Park, Bellshill, and Kirkshaws Road, Coatbridge.Watson embezzled £15,753 between December 2016 and December the following year and £23,739 between August 2017 and March 2019.She has no previous convictions.Defence solicitor Ross McGowan said that when the crimes came to light his client entered a "voluntary agreement" with the company to pay back the money.Mr McGowan stated: "She has been repaying £1500 a month and so far more than £29,000 has been recovered."Head over to our new