The Archive · 1934

Appeal in Bank Fraud Case

Judgment was reserved by the Second Branch Kiangsu High Court, Monday (May 7) afler both the prosecution and counsel for defence had summed up in the ease in, which three Russians Jand one Chinese appealed against the ong. gaol terms imposed upon them Jey the Lower Court for fraud on the JChartered Bank. The three Russian appellants were Tonin, Kashin and JSalnki. There was an array of foreign Jand Chinese lawyers for the defence, Jchiet among whom were Dr. 0. Fishcher and Mr. H. D. Rodger.

In the course of his address before the Court on Monday, Mr. Roduer de-Jclared that it was clear from all the Jevidence that A. C. Mack was the man who received the major portion Jot the money obtained from the complainant bank and he was also the man who had secured the signature Jof B.A.T. by means of letters. tt was jelear, Mr. Rodger said in summing tup, that Mack was the ringleader of the gang. Other lawyers for the Jdefence all asked that the aal terms Jon their clients should be reduced. greatly.

Golf "Pro." in Court sequel to an incident, on the Form of a case in B. M Police Gourse on April 20. took the

Gourt on Saturday morning. when Int.

Bachrach: Brought ate. George Norris, professional teacher' of gol Into court ona charge of assault. 'Atter hearing the evidence, Mr Morrig the' acting "Regisrar, dsmissed the case with a cation.

Mr, E. i. Mailand, who appeared for ihe' complainant, said that 'April 20 Mr Bachrach was watching afedy' and gentleman ihe defend dad) playing' golf on the Race Gourse. "Che defendant. was. giving a lesion, and suddenly fo the complainant and

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