Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4900Theft (alleged fraud against Bank of Ireland Private Bank) · Co. Dublin

Former managing director Brendan Mullin on trial over alleged theft from Bank of Ireland Private Bank

Brendan Mullin, a former managing director, is on trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, accused of stealing more than €570,000 from Bank of Ireland Private Bank. He denies all 15 charges against him.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBrendan Mullin is a former managing director accused of stealing more than €570,000 from Bank of Ireland Private Bank. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe prosecution alleges Mullin authorised bank payments to McCann Fitzgerald, Grant Thornton and Beechwood Partners for work done for his company or for him personally. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMullin is alleged to have written an email to a McCann Fitzgerald litigation partner in December 2012 saying invoices should not be sent to anyone in the office but him. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenIn September 2012 the firm sent Mullin an invoice for just over €56,000 for advice on a litigation matter. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenIn October 2012 Bank of Ireland queried the €18,450 bill, which was made out to Mullin's home address. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMullin denies all 15 charges against him. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial is taking place at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial continues before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe email said invoices should not be sent to anyone in the office but Mullin. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMullin wanted the €56,000 bill split, with one-third referenced as advice to Quantum Investment Strategies. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherIn a June 2012 voicemail Mullin told the solicitor the bill would be settled. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA fresh invoice was issued to Bank of Ireland Private Bank using Mullin's home address and was paid. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Oct2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Former rugby player insisted legal advice bills be sent only to him, trial told

    Trial report giving evidence from a McCann Fitzgerald litigation partner about invoices, split billing and an email and voicemail from Mullin, and a 2012 billing dispute with the bank.

    accused, Brendan Mullin, 60, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brendan Mullin