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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12962Making gain by deception · Co. Offaly · 26 Aug 2022

Man before Portlaoise court over alleged cash exchange deception at Clara filling station

Pardelian Rostas, 22, of Blackpool, Co Cork, appeared via video link at Portlaoise District Court on 8 August 2025, accused of making gain by deception at Clara Filling Station, Co Offaly, on 26 August 2022. The case was adjourned to 14 August 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe asked for four €50 notes to be changed into €20s. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe then requested that two €50s be changed back. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatDuring the exchange he kept five of the ten €20 notes. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of making gain by deception at Clara Filling Station in Co Offaly on 26 August 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Portlaoise District Court via video link. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Michael Ramsey noted a hearing date of 15 September had been set aside. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned and the defendant ordered to be produced at Portlaoise District Court on 14 August. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the defendant had refused to sign his bail bond. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Aug2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man before Laois court over alleged shortfall after exchange of cash

    First court appearance; defendant refused to sign bail bond; case adjourned to 14 August 2025.

    accused, Pardelian Rostas, 22, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Pardelian Rostas