Fake Signature Conviction

The court sentenced the employee to one year in prison, suspended for three years, and ordered the confiscation of the forged document.

The case centred on an “end of secondment” form used to cancel an employee’s assignment to the parliamentary office. The court found that the defendant had forged the MP’s signature on the document without his knowledge or consent.

The investigation began after the MP received an official notification from the Council of Representatives regarding the cancellation request. He denied signing the document, prompting a forensic examination.

A handwriting expert concluded that the signature was forged and confirmed that the employee had filled in the personal details on the form.

During questioning, the defendant admitted using the office phone and sending emails related to ending her secondment but denied forging the signature, claiming the process had been handled by the MP.

The court ruled that the offences formed part of a single criminal plan but opted for a suspended sentence after the MP waived his complaint.