TRICK TO DISARM SUSPICION
(Received 26th June, 10 a.m.)
", „■_* ■„■■ LONDON, 25th'June. The. j Daily Express " says that Sharman had one of the 'largest.practices in criminal cases in London, and was solicitor, for the defence in many notable trials. He is a prominent churchman, and an, office-bearer in many local autho-■ritaes.--It.-is believed that Sharman has, received over £20,000 as his share otthe : thefts,.which commenced in 1921. The' actual value, of the securities stolen runs into hundreds of thousands, l but many; are unrealisable. :: .: During the early investigations Sharman visited the Post Office authorities and said he had learned that a foreigner who.was his exact double was cashing stolen securities on the Continent r He was cordially thanked, and no breath of suspicion rested on him. •
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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 148, 26 June 1925, Page 5
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124TRICK TO DISARM SUSPICION Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 148, 26 June 1925, Page 5
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