Ex-FD of Merlin admits to theft

The former finance director of Canvey Islands Merlin Colour Printers has pleaded guilty to nine charges of theft and false accounting.

Colin Moseley appeared in Basildon Crown Court on Monday (4 February) to answer 12 charges. He pleaded guilty to nine and the three remaining charges will be held on file by the court. Sentencing will take place at Basildon next month.