A manager of one of Auckland's top hotels has appeared in court accused of stealing more than $118,000.
Jose Enrico Buenaventura, who worked at the Spencer on Byron in Takapuna, appeared at the North Shore District Court today facing two charges of obtaining by deception.
The 35-year-old made a brief appearance before a community magistrate. His lawyer John Munro asked for more time to give legal advice.
According to the police charge sheets, Buenaventura is accused of stealing $118,607.32 from NZ Castle Resorts and Hotels - the Spencer on Byron management company.
It's understood Buenaventura held a management position at the plush hotel and allegedly used it to siphon funds in a variety of ways over two years.
