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Case No. 22791Theft · Co. Longford · 3 May 2022

Longford man remanded on bail over €139 bank card theft

Ghoerghe Oprea, 42, of Longford, pleaded guilty to five charges of theft totalling €139 after using a misplaced bank card at five shops in Longford town on 3 May 2022. Judge Bernadette Owens adjourned the matter to 28 November 2023, remanding him on continuing bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe total value of the transactions was €139. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatOne charge was for €27.20 stolen from The Kiosk on Dublin Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatOne charge was for €54.20 from Donlon's Shop on Dublin Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatOne charge was for €29.40 from Hughie Doyle's on Dublin Street. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatOne charge was for a further €26 from The Kiosk. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatOne charge was for €2.20 from Kelleher's Spar on Main Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe card was tapped in five locations around Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe spending spree took place on 3 May 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant pleaded guilty to all charges. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to summary disposal of the matter. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter and remanded the defendant on continuing bail to 28 November. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had €150 in compensation for the injured parties in court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was very co-operative and made full admissions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is a father of one and had never been in court before. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Jan2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Court hears Longford man's use of misplaced bank card to go on spending spree ‘is a matter of great shame for him'

    Plea of guilty entered to all five charges; DPP consented to summary disposal; €150 compensation in court; matter adjourned to 28 November 2023 with continuing bail; judge indicated possible further action if good behaviour.

    accused, Ghoerghe Oprea, 42, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Ghoerghe Opreavictim, male