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Case No. 20359Theft (stealing money via ATM withdrawals) · Co. Dublin

Carer pleads guilty to theft from elderly couple in Dublin

Angela Manning, a 58-year-old woman from Ballinteer, Dublin, was hired as a carer for elderly couple Laetitia Lynam and Enda O'Regan, who self-isolated during the pandemic. Between April 2019 and September 2021, Manning used the couple's ATM card and pin to withdraw over €100,000, telling gardaí she was depositing the cash into a Bitcoin wallet as part of a Facebook romance scam. Lynam contacted gardaí in September 2021 after an online payment failed, and CCTV footage showed Manning withdrawing cash. Manning pleaded guilty to seven sample charges under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in July 2023, and the case was adjourned for finalisation until 27 July 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Feb
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Angela Manning, 58, of Kingston Walk, Ballinteer, Dublin 22, was hired as a carer for elderly couple Laetitia Lynam and Enda O'Regan.
  • Manning used the couple's ATM card and pin to withdraw over €100,000 between April 2019 and September 2021, telling gardaí she was depositing the cash into a Bitcoin wallet on Talbot Street.
  • Manning was herself a victim of a Facebook romance scam involving personas claiming to be US Army and UN officials.
When
Lynam contacted gardaí in September 2021 after an online payment failed and asked for her ATM card back.
Investigation
Gardaí obtained CCTV footage of Manning withdrawing cash from an ATM.
Charges
Manning faces multiple charges under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act.
In court
  • Manning appeared at Dublin District Court on 10 February 2023, was served with a book of evidence, and the DPP directed trial on indictment.
  • Manning pleaded guilty to seven sample charges at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in July 2023.
Sentence
The case was adjourned by Ms Justice Pauline Codd for finalisation until 27 July 2023.
Other details
Manning has no previous convictions, and a medical report described her as an easy target for manipulation.
29 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAngela Manning is 58 and lives at Kingston Walk, Ballinteer, Dublin 22 (irishtimes.com)
  • whatManning pleaded guilty to seven sample charges of stealing money from an elderly couple via ATM withdrawals in Dublin between April 2019 and September 2021. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatManning was initially hired as a carer via an agency but was later hired privately by the couple. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatLaetitia Lynam self-isolated during the Covid 19 pandemic due to an underlying health condition. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatManning was given an ATM card and pin by Lynam so she could go food shopping. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatSam told Manning his daughter was dying and he needed €10,000 to be released from the army. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatManning told gardaí she would withdraw cash and go to a shop on Talbot Street where she would lodge cash using an ATM into an untraceable Bitcoin online wallet. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatManning said she had been contacted by personas claiming to be a General and Commandant in the US Army and someone from the United Nations. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatManning was told that Garda Commissioner Drew Harris was minding the money for her, which was completely untrue. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatManning had accepted an unsolicited friend request on Facebook. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatManning believed the money she transferred was a loan that would be paid back to her. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatManning believed the money was being sent via an An Post parcel stopped by customs in Ireland and that an additional payment was needed. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatManning had also used money her husband received when he retired, and he had to come out of retirement and go back to work. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenIn September 2021, Lynam texted Manning asking for her ATM card back after an online payment would not go through. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationLynam contacted the gardaí that afternoon and an investigation began. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí obtained CCTV footage of Manning withdrawing cash from an ATM. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeShe faces multiple charges under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act (irishtimes.com)
  • courtShe appeared at Dublin District Court on Friday 10 February 2023 and was served with a book of evidence (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case will be listed for mention on 3 March 2023 (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Kelly warned Manning to notify the prosecution within 14 days if she intended to use an alibi (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Kelly ordered gardaí to hand over copies of interview videos to her solicitor Jonathan Dunphy (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Kelly acceded to the legal aid request (irishtimes.com)
  • courtManning did not address the court and has yet to indicate a plea (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMs Justice Pauline Codd adjourned the case for finalisation until 27 July. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherManning has no previous convictions. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA medical report outlined that Manning was an easy target for manipulation. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherDetective Garda Gavin Higgins gave evidence to Aideen Collard, BL, who was prosecuting. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jul2023
    In courtthejournal.ie, its first report
    Carer pleads guilty to stealing over €100,000 from elderly couple during Covid pandemic

    First report of the case. Manning pleaded guilty to seven sample charges; the case was adjourned by Ms Justice Pauline Codd for finalisation until 27 July 2023. Defence argued she was a victim of a Facebook romance scam and a medical report described her as an easy target for manipulation.

    victim, Laetitia Lynam, female, irish (judged from name)Laetitia Lynamvictim, Enda O'Regan, 80s, male, irish (judged from name)Enda O'Reganaccused, Angela Manning, 59, female, named, irish (judged from name)Angela Manning
  2. 10 Feb2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Carer to face trial on more than 100 charges of theft from elderly couple

    Reports the sending forward for trial at Dublin District Court, the DPP's direction for trial on indictment, the 22 charges covering over 100 allegations, the alibi warning, and the grant of legal aid including senior counsel.

    accused, Angela Manning, 58, female, named, irish (judged from name)Angela Manningvictim, female, irish (judged from name)victim, Enda O'Regan, male, irish (judged from name)Enda O'Regan