A bank worker who stole a customer's savings after racking up online gaming debts has been spared prison.
Barry Nicholson abused his position of trust at Barclays Bank to plunder £6,000 from an account which he thought was dormant. Newcastle Crown Court heard he set up a standing order from the victim's account to his own.
The fraud came to light in January last year, after the victim, a student, had returned to Mexico. Nicholson had been the advisor she spoke to in November 2020 when she called the bank about some purchases.
