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Case No. 15165Deception · Co. Cork

Man charged with deception refused bail in Clonakilty

Trevor O'Brien, 50, of Knocks, Lyre, Clonakilty, Co Cork, was charged with five counts of deception under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001. Gardaí said a search of his residence on 14 November allegedly led to the seizure of more than €344,000 in cash, and that there are a further 45 alleged injured parties relating to 53 separate allegations dating from 2008 to 2024. He was arrested at Bandon Garda Station and appeared at Clonakilty District Court on 17 December 2024, where the State objected to bail and the judge refused it. The latest development is that he was remanded in custody to appear before Bandon District Court on Friday, 20 December.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Trevor O'Brien was charged with five counts of deception under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001.
Other details
Trevor O'Brien is a 50-year-old man of Knocks, Lyre, Clonakilty, Co Cork.
Where
Trevor O'Brien was arrested at Bandon Garda Station.
When
Gardaí said the alleged offences relate to allegations dating from 2008 to 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí said there are a further 45 alleged injured parties relating to 53 separate allegations.
  • A search of Trevor O'Brien's residence on Thursday, 14 November allegedly led to the seizure of more than €344,000 in cash.
Charges
The five charges were put to Trevor O'Brien at arrest, and he made no reply.
In court
  • Trevor O'Brien appeared before Judge Monika Leech at Clonakilty District Court on 17 December 2024.
  • The State objected to bail under Section 2 of the Bail Act, 1997.
  • The defence said Trevor O'Brien had been cooperative, was not a flight risk, and posed no threat of violence or intimidation of witnesses.
  • The judge refused bail because there was a reasonable expectation that Trevor O'Brien would commit alleged serious offences.
  • Trevor O'Brien was remanded in custody to appear before Bandon District Court on Friday, 20 December.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereO'Brien was arrested at Bandon Garda Station. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said there were a further 45 alleged injured parties relating to 53 separate allegations dating from 2008 to 2024. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA search of O'Brien's residence allegedly led to the seizure of more than €344,000 in cash. (rte.ie)
  • chargeO'Brien was charged with five counts of deception under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe State objected to bail under Section 2 of the Bail Act, 1997. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe defence said O'Brien had been cooperative, was not a flight risk, and posed no threat of violence or intimidation of witnesses. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused bail because there was a reasonable expectation that O'Brien would commit alleged serious offences. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded O'Brien in custody to appear before Bandon District Court on Friday, 20 December. (rte.ie)
  • courtO'Brien's bail application was refused at Clonakilty District Court. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Dec2024
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man charged with five counts of deception refused bail

    First report of the charges against Trevor O'Brien and the refusal of bail. Adds that a further 45 alleged injured parties relate to 53 separate allegations from 2008 to 2024, that gardaí allegedly seized over €344,000 in cash, and that he was remanded to Bandon District Court on 20 December.

    accused, Trevor O'Brien, 50, male, named, irish (judged from name)Trevor O'Brien