This is based on a story in a British newspaper a couple of years ago. I didn't follow it up so I don't know the outcome, but maybe some legal eagle out there can suggest the possible verdict..
The story went like this... a thief stole a ladies handbag and got away. There was a credit card in the bag belonging to the lady, and he used it to place a bet on the horses at a bookmakers. (Not sure if it was an internet bookies, or high street) Soon after, the thief was caught and arrested. The ladies bag and credit card were returned to her. Meanwhile, the horse won the race that the man had bet on. SO..the question is - who legally owns the winnings from the bet? Is it the thief (who place the bet), the lady (whose credit card was used to place the bet), the police, (who might possibly claim the winnings as it was the proceeds of a crime), -or does the bookmaker refuse to pay out?..
2006-08-14
02:01:06
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