An ex-Secret Service agent has been ordered to repay £123,000 he stole from the government or face further imprisonment. The agent, who was employed by the Secret Service for over 20 years, was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing the money.
The agent, who has not been named, was found to have taken the money from the government between 2008 and 2014. He had been responsible for managing government funds and was found to have used the money for his own personal gain.
The court heard that the agent had used the money to pay for holidays, luxury items and even to buy a car. He had also used the money to pay for his children’s education fees.
The judge in the case said that the agent had abused his position of trust and had taken advantage of his access to government funds. He said that the agent had shown a “complete lack of respect for the public purse”.
The judge also ordered the agent to repay the £123,000 he had stolen or face further imprisonment. He said that the agent should be made to pay back the money he had taken as a deterrent to others who may be tempted to do the same.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the law and respecting public funds. It is a stark reminder that those who abuse their positions of trust and steal from the government will be held accountable and face serious consequences.