In One of the Case Studies in the Textbook, Bob

question 13

Multiple Choice

In one of the case studies in the textbook, Bob Walker was the head cashier for a discount drug store who perpetrated his fraud scheme by issuing fictitious refunds. What happened to Walker?

• A) He was placed on probation and ordered to make full restitution.
• B) The store terminated his employment and accepted a promissory note for the amount stolen in return for not turning him over to the police.
• C) His parole for a previous conviction was revoked and he was returned to prison.
• D) He was arrested, but disappeared after making bail.

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