A postal worker in Basel has been convicted of stealing more than CHF 100,000 from the mail, to finance his gambling addiction.
A court heard he opened more than 120 letters containing valuables.
He’s also been ordered to pay damages to several companies.
He's been given a suspended 14 month prison sentence and has to undergo therapy for his addiction.
Judges say the sentence is relatively light as he confessed and cooperated with authorities.
Heavy snow causes chaos
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Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
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Franc strongest against euro
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SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
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4m e-vignettes sold
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