The Archive · 1937

GUILT CONFESSED BY WALTER SCHENK

Investigations Being Made in Embezzlement Case

Walter Schenk, a Swiss citizen, has admitted his participation in' the 'Swiss Consulate-General frauds two years ago, the "North-China Herald" learned' on April 14 from Mr, E, Lardy, Swiss Consul-General and Consular' Judge for China. Mr. Schenk is now being held in a detention cell at the Ward Road Gaol.

'A Swiss citizen, whose name was withheld, was released on Apr. 16 on bail of $10,000—one day after he had been arrested by the Settlement Police in connection with the Jacot-Guillarmod embezzlement case. The Swiss Consular authorities are investigating the circumstances.

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