A former Government architect accused of defrauding an employer has been found not guilty.

Kyril Burrows, 46, was accused of forging three documents with the intention of defrauding Compass Holdings of almost $10,000.

It was claimed by the prosecution that Mr. Burrows forged receipts and invoices to be reimbursed $9,390 for software that was never purchased. He was charged with the fraud shortly after he launched a civil action against the company.

No expert evidence was given to determine if the receipts for the software were forged. During the trial Mr. Burrows repeatedly denied forging any documents, and disputed that it was his signature on the reimbursement forms

During the trial Elvin and Angela Binns, who both work at the company, also denied that Mr. Burrows was ever a director or shareholder of the company. However, it was decided in an earlier Supreme Court trial that he was a director and shareholder of Compass Holdings.

On Friday, Acting Magistrate Shade Subair said: "The Crown's case was not convincing.

"The defence's case created enough doubt. I have to take into account, under law, that the defendant is also a man of good character with no convictions."

Ms Subair acquitted Mr. Burrows.

After the trial his lawyer Richard Horseman said: "We are pleased with the decision taken by Acting Magistrate Subair who gave thorough and well reasoned points in this matter. As she stated the evidence from the Binns was not convincing and we believe that tells the story."

Mr. Burrows declined to comment as family members hugged him before he left the court.

The 46-year-old is still at the centre of a separate probe by the Police and the Auditor General over the alleged misuse of public funds when he worked for the Ministry of Works and Engineering.