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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3901Theft (fraudulent use of bank account details) · Co. Limerick · 31 Dec 2024

Gareth Delaney, 25, jailed for fraudulently using property developer's bank details to buy BMW SUV

Gareth Delaney, 25, of Roscommon, was sentenced to 2½ years in prison at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to fraudulently withdrawing €30,214.29 from the business bank account of Limerick property developer Jerry O'Sullivan to purchase a BMW X5 SUV and other items.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced4 Feb
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Key facts

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4 statements extracted from the articles
  • what€30,214.29 had been fraudulently withdrawn by Delaney from the account. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDelaney was arrested after using his own name and address to purchase items using his phone, including a BMW X5 SUV costing €27,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDelaney had reimbursed all the money taken and the SUV was returned to the dealership. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeDelaney told gardaí he discovered the bank account details on a business card. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Feb2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who fraudulently used property developer’s bank details to buy BMW SUV jailed

    Reports the sentencing of Gareth Delaney to 2½ years for fraudulent use of bank account details, including the judge's reasoning and mitigating factors.

    convicted, Gareth Delaney, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gareth Delaneyvictim, male, irish (judged from name)