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Case No. 19492Fraud (smishing) · Co. Kildare · 2 Feb 2021

Man accused of 'smishing' offences at Naas District Court

Sabin Slavu, a 21-year-old man listed with an address in Tralee, Co Kerry, is accused of two counts of smishing, a fraudulent practice of sending texts that pose as reputable companies to obtain personal information. The alleged offences took place on 2 February 2021, once in Newbridge and once in Dublin, and allegedly gained €8,300, most of which gardaí said was recovered. He met gardaí by appointment and appeared before Naas District Court on Thursday 12 October 2023. Judge Desmond Zaidan set bail at €1,000 and adjourned the case to 10 October to allow time for a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Sabin Slavu, a 21-year-old man with an address in Tralee, Co Kerry, is accused of a smishing offence.
  • Smishing is the fraudulent practice of sending text messages purporting to be from reputable companies to induce people to reveal personal information such as passwords or card numbers.
When
The alleged offences occurred on 2 February 2021.
Where
The alleged offences took place in Newbridge and in Dublin.
Other details
  • The alleged offences resulted in the accused gaining €8,300.
  • Bail was set at €1,000.
  • Kildare Now reported the court appearance on 16 October 2023.
Investigation
  • Gardaí said most of the funds were recovered.
  • The accused met gardaí by appointment and was described as no trouble.
Charges
The accused faces two counts of the offence.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Naas District Court on Thursday 12 October 2023.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 10 October to allow time for a book of evidence.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSabin Slavu was accused of a smishing offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe offences allegedly resulted in the accused gaining €8,300. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe offences took place in Newbridge and Dublin. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offences occurred on 2 February 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí said most of the funds were recovered. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe accused met gardaí by appointment and was no trouble. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe accused faces two counts of the offence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Naas District Court on Thursday, 12 October 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to 10 October to allow time for a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherBail was set at €1,000. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Oct2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare court: Man accused of ‘smishing’ offence

    Reports the Naas District Court appearance on 12 October 2023, the two counts, the adjournment for a book of evidence and the bail amount of €1,000. Gives the accused's address as Tralee, Co Kerry.

    accused, Sabin Slavu, 21, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Sabin Slavu