Ireland Case No. 15073Fraud and money laundering (handling proceeds of criminal conduct) · Co. Longford
Longford man pleads guilty to seven fraud charges linked to money-lender debt
Noel Devaney (36), a man from Longford, was facing seven fraud charges linked to alleged fraudulent Covid payments and withdrawals from the accounts of two women, one from Laois and one from Sligo. The handling charges concern a Bank of Ireland branch on Main Street, Longford, on dates in April and May, and the sources say he became involved after falling into debt to money lenders. He pleaded guilty to all seven charges at Longford District Court, where the judge noted the injured parties had been reimbursed and that he had paid €750 to the court poor box. He was remanded on continuing bail, and the matter is due to be concluded on June 3, 2025, if there are no further issues.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 Dec
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Noel Devaney, a 36-year-old man of Longford, was facing seven fraud charges.
- The charges relate to alleged fraudulent Covid payments and to withdrawals of money from the accounts of two women, one from Laois and one from Sligo.
- Where
- The handling charges concern a Bank of Ireland branch at 68 Main Street, Longford.
- When
- The handling charges cover dates in April and May, including April 5, 20, 27, May 11 and May 18.
- Two further charges concern bank lodgements on July 15, 2021.
- Cause
- Devaney's account was allegedly used to transfer money, and he appeared to have become involved in the scheme after falling into debt to money lenders.
- Charges
- One set of charges concerns handling €350 of alleged criminal proceeds on several dates in April and May.
- Two charges concern handling bank lodgements of €2,400 and €3,800 on July 15, 2021, at the Longford branch.
- The offences are alleged to be contrary to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act.
- In court
- Devaney pleaded guilty to all seven charges at Longford District Court.
- The judge noted the injured parties were not at a loss, and Devaney had paid €750 to the court poor box.
- The judge said the matter would be dealt with in a certain way if there were no further issues by June 3, 2025.
- The defendant was remanded on continuing bail to June 3, 2025.
- Other details
- The injured parties were reimbursed.
- Devaney's solicitor said he was caught up in something devised by another party, and the court had heard he was vulnerable at the time.
24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatNoel Devaney (36) of Longford was facing seven fraud charges. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe first set of charges relate to alleged fraudulent Covid payments. (longfordleader.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe second two charges relate to withdrawals of money from the accounts of two women, one from Laois and one from Sligo. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatNoel Devaney pleaded guilty to seven fraud charges at Longford District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe first set of charges concern handling money at the Bank of Ireland on Main Street, Longford. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe first set of charges cover dates in April and May, including April 5, 20, 27, May 11 and May 18. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- causeDevaney's account was used to facilitate the transfer of money, and he appeared to have become involved in the scheme after falling into debt to money lenders. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeDevaney's account was used to facilitate the transfer of money, and it appeared he became embroiled in the scheme after falling into debt to money lenders. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeOne set of charges concerns handling €350 of criminal proceeds on several dates in April and May at a Bank of Ireland branch in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeTwo charges concern handling bank lodgements of €2,400 and €3,800 on July 15, 2021 at a Bank of Ireland branch in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe offences are contrary to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe alleged offences are contrary to the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeTwo further charges relate to handling bank lodgements of €2,400 and €3,800 on July 15, 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtDevaney pleaded guilty to the charges. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge noted the injured parties were not at a loss, and Devaney had paid €750 to the court poor box. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge said she would deal with the matter in a certain way if there were no further issues by June 3, 2025. (longfordleader.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe defendant was remanded on continuing bail to June 3, 2025. (longfordleader.ie, leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge noted the injured parties were not at a loss and that Devaney had paid €750 to the court poor box. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe injured parties were reimbursed. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe court had previously heard that the defendant was vulnerable at the time and fell prey to other parties. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherDevaney's solicitor said he got caught up in something devised by another party. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe two further charges relate to the withdrawal of money from the accounts of two women, one from Laois and one from Sligo. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe injured parties were reimbursed the money. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherDevaney's solicitor said he was caught up in something devised by another party. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 Dec2024Laois woman among victims of fraudster who had debt with moneylenders
Reports Devaney's guilty plea to seven charges, the alleged offence dates and location, the two victims, the reimbursement of the injured parties, and the adjournment to June 3, 2025 with the defendant on continuing bail.
accused, Noel Devaney, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Devaneyvictim, femalevictim, female - 26 Dec2024Longford man became embroiled in fraud scheme after falling into debt with money lenders
Reports that Devaney pleaded guilty to all seven charges, sets out the charges and the Covid payment and account withdrawal allegations, says the injured parties were reimbursed, and records that the case was adjourned to June 2025.
accused, Noel Devaney, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Devaneyvictim, femalevictim, female