Can I be charged with credit card theft/fraud?
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Can I be charged with credit card theft/fraud?
I was recently informed by my employer that I may be charged with credit card theft because I was present when a co-worker used a stolen credit card. I was in the store with him during the purchase and had no knowledge the card he used to make the purchase was stolen. They said because I was on camera with him during this one purchase that I am guilty by association. The co-worker then went on to make several other purchases with the card and I was not present for any of them, there is proof of that as well. This co-worker has told my employer that this was all on me, I stole the card and used it, etc., although I had nothing to do with this or any knowledge of it. My job is on the line and I’m terrified of facing charges I have nothing to do with. Can I be
charged with this or be charged as an accomplice?
Asked on July 6, 2018 under Criminal Law, Kansas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can be charged because there is evidence (your co-worker's) testimony that you used the stolen card. Remember: the authorities (e.g. police, prosecutor) only know what the evidence shows and what people tell them: if other people say you were involved and you were present when the criminal act was committed, that can be enough to charge and prosecute you. If charged, retain an attorney to help you.
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