A FORMER fishing executive who stole from his Lochaber employer was told the matter is ‘in his hands’ if he wants to avoid serious punishment.
John Hermse from Argus Lodge, Wards Road, Elgin, pleaded guilty to taking £1,116.09 which belonged to Mallaig and North West Fisherman’s Association (MNFWA).
The 59-year-old had previously pleaded not guilty to embezzling around £7,000 but admitted theft of the lesser amount at Fort William Sheriff Court on Monday (August 15).