R v Makeka (CRI/T 17 of 96) [1997] LSHC 22 (17 February 1997)

R v Makeka (CRI/T 17 of 96) [1997] LSHC 22 (17 February 1997)

The accused filled in the amount and the word 'cash' on a stolen or lost cheque belonging to Spie Batignolles Ltd, knowing he was not authorised to do so, and took steps to have it cashed, thereby committing forgery with intent to defraud to the prejudice of Spie Batignolles Ltd.

Citation
[1997] LSHC 22
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Accused: Victor Makeka
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
17 February 1997
Case Number
CRI/T 17 of 96
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Guilty of forgery as charged
Legal Topics
Forgery, Fraud, Conspiracy
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Forgery Fraud Conspiracy

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Victor Makeka

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully and falsely forged a cheque with intent to defraud to the prejudice of Spie Batignolles Ltd
  2. 2 Whether the accused conspired to commit fraud against Lesotho Bank

Ratio Decidendi

The accused filled in the amount and the word 'cash' on a stolen or lost cheque belonging to Spie Batignolles Ltd, knowing he was not authorised to do so, and took steps to have it cashed, thereby committing forgery with intent to defraud to the prejudice of Spie Batignolles Ltd.

Court Disposition

Guilty of forgery as charged