Question

Ler Ben receives $1,000 from a customer for deposit into the customer's bank account. Instead of placing the mo , Ben puts it into his pocket. Which of the following offenses has he committed?
A. Forgery
B. False entries
C. False token
D. Embezzlement
E. Both D and C

Answer 1

Answer:

The offense committed by Ben is;

D. Embezzlement

Explanation:

While conducting business, there are numerous activities that are considered an offense. An offense is a crime that is punishable in a court of law. Some examples of offenses that can be committed in business are;

1. Forgery

Forgery is the act of imitating a writing in which the legal rights and obligations of the person is affected in one way or another. Forgery is majorly done for false misrepresentation. Some of the items that can be forged are; documents, signatures, banknote or even a work of art. Forgery is a criminal offense.

2. False entries

A false entry is a deliberate mistake in writing or oral meant to trick or confuse an entity mostly used to get money dishonestly. A false entry is also a criminal offense.

3. False token

A false token is a dishonest mark or symbol that is used to commit crime. The use of false tokens is also a crime.

4. Embezzlement

Embezzlement is the stealing of funds from a government, company or a business by an individual who the funds were entrusted. An example is Ben who misappropriated $1,000 that was meant to be deposited in a customer's bank account by putting it in his own pocket.