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Hokitika Guardian, 22 August 1928, Page 4

WIDOW’S FRAUDS. PARIS, July G. A grey-liaired widow, Mine Bourgeot, G‘2 years of ago, has disappeared from' Versailles because, it is stated, of alleged embezzlements amounting to more than £120,000. Mine. Bourgeot had been established at Versailles for 20 years and had earned a considerable reputation for her skill and ability. She undertook the management of estates and recovery of rents, and carried out on behalf of many of her clients the investment of the funds she received. Her business grew until she was obliged to employ a number of clerks. She was always dressed in black and lived with great simplicity. Three days ago one of her clients, 31. Verondat, asked her for funds, and she gave a cheque representing £BOO. Payment of this was refused when it was presented at the bank, and when the police wore informed it was found that 31me. Bourgeot was missing. Jinny of her clients are retired bank directors and business men. and others are small shopkeepers, priests and persons owning small fortunes in land and houses.

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