Hello. My business partner took $5000 from the business bank account and used it as a deposit for a home he is renting.

I ran a small business with a business partner. I funded the business - while my business partner ran the 'day to day' office of the business. There were many 'shady' expenses that he said were for the business - that ran alarm bells. I didn't say anything as we were trying to grow the business - but I have just discovered that he took $5000 from the company bank account -- to pay for a deposit for his house. He lied and said it was for 'business expenses'. Foolishly I didn't ask for receipts -- and only now - 10 months later - have I discovered the truth. This incident cost me a further $5000 -- as I had to replace the original $5000 that he had stolen -- as we needed the original for a legitimate business expense Do I have a case to sue him for fraud? Thank you for your help with this.