Police are investigating an employee of a casino operated by Codere in Montevideo, Uruguay. During his employment at Casino Carrasco, he allegedly stole $300K.
A police investigation began late Thursday at the casino after employees called 911 to report that US$11,000 was missing. A routine audit revealed the discrepancy, and, at the time, only two people could have had access to the cash, according to Montevideo Portal.
Police detained both employees, a 33-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman. Under interrogation, the unidentified employee — who had reportedly worked at the casino for about 11 years — admitted to the theft. He began laying out the details that would later lead to the seizure of UYU5 million (US$129,550) and US$200,000.
The man told police that he had hidden the $11K last Thursday, leaving it in a place where only he had access inside the casino. His plan had been to return later to retrieve the money and leave, just like he had done several times before.
A police investigation began late Thursday at the casino after employees called 911 to report that US$11,000 was missing. A routine audit revealed the discrepancy, and, at the time, only two people could have had access to the cash, according to Montevideo Portal.
Police detained both employees, a 33-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman. Under interrogation, the unidentified employee — who had reportedly worked at the casino for about 11 years — admitted to the theft. He began laying out the details that would later lead to the seizure of UYU5 million (US$129,550) and US$200,000.
The man told police that he had hidden the $11K last Thursday, leaving it in a place where only he had access inside the casino. His plan had been to return later to retrieve the money and leave, just like he had done several times before.