Article: Browns key jobfor ex-lingerie boss who didnt notice that had her secretary stolen [pounds sterling]1million; PROVOCATIVE PAST: Kate Moss models lingerie for firm of which Jennifer Moses, below, was a director JAILED: Joyti De-Laurey brought boss ridicule.

Byline: Glen Owen

GORDON BROWN has put his reputation for prudence on the line by offeringa job to a banker who failed to notice that her secretary stole more than[pounds sterling]1million from her.

Jennifer Moses, chief executive of the Centre-Forum think-tank and a formerdirector of sexy lingerie firm Agent Provocateur, is tipped to become a specialadviser in the No10 policy unit.

She became an unwitting figurehead for City extravagance in 2004 when itemerged her assistant had embezzled more than [pounds sterling]1million from her bank accountand she hadnt even noticed.

Joyti De-Laurey was Miss Mosess assistant when she worked at ...

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