Store manager uncovers colleague's refund rort.

 

A former Officeworks manager who stole almost $50,000 from the company by sending refunds to his own bank account has apologised to the company for his actions.

 

James Henry, 34, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft before he was sentenced to a two-year intensive corrections order by the ACT Supreme Court prior to Christmas.

 

Henry had worked as a retail coordinator at Officeworks in Fyshwick, a managerial position in which he was able to process refunds of over $200, which was more than what other staff were allowed to do.

 

Between 2021 and 2022  Henry processed 260 refunds, totalling nearly $49,500, onto his own Mastercard and then into his bank account.

 

His thefts continued over 13 months when a store manager noticed anomalies during a refund stocktake and numerous refunds being made to his bank card.

 

The manager also looked at security camera footage, which showed Henry committing one theft  – a refund worth $817.