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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20855Fraud and theft · Co. Limerick

Man sent forward to Circuit Court on signed guilty pleas to 52 fraud and theft charges

John Campbell (28), with an address at Remar Recovery House in Coalbrook, Thurles, is alleged to have obtained goods and services worth more than €30,000 from Limerick businesses, including a car worth €14,800 from a car dealership. The offences are reported as running from September 2018 to January 22 in the articles, while the existing record gives 54 offences from September 2021 to October 2022. At Kilmallock District Court, Judge Patricia Harney sent him forward to Limerick Circuit Court on signed guilty pleas to 52 charges under the Fraud and Theft Offences Act. Bail was allowed on conditions already set by the High Court, and legal aid was assigned for his representation when the case is next listed in the Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • He has pleaded guilty to 52 charges under the Fraud and Theft Offences Act.
  • He is alleged to have obtained goods and services from Limerick businesses worth more than €30,000.
  • Other charges relate to items and services allegedly obtained in person and online through a fake phone app and other methods.
  • The goods involved include tools, petrol, farming equipment and phones, and the services include restaurant meals.
Charges
  • One charge is the unlawful taking of a car worth €14,800 from a car dealership, and the car has since been recovered.
  • The articles give 52 charges, while the existing record gives 54 offences.
When
The articles give the offence period as September 2018 to January 22, while the existing record gives September 2021 to October 2022.
Where
  • The case was heard at Kilmallock District Court.
  • He gave an address at Remar Recovery House in Coalbrook, Thurles.
In court
  • He was sent forward to Limerick Circuit Court on signed guilty pleas.
  • Judge Patricia Harney signed an order sending him to the higher court.
  • Bail was allowed on conditions already set by the High Court, including that he reside at the address given.
  • Legal aid was assigned for one solicitor and one junior counsel to represent him when the case is next listed in the Circuit Court.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe has pleaded guilty to 52 charges under the Fraud and Theft Offences Act. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatHe is alleged to have obtained goods and services from Limerick businesses worth more than €30,000 between September 2018 and January 22. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatOne charge is the unlawful taking of a car worth €14,800 from a car dealership. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatOther charges relate to items and services allegedly obtained in person and online through a fake phone app and other methods. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe goods involved include tools, petrol, farming equipment and phones, and the services include restaurant meals. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Kilmallock District Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereHe gave an address at Remar Recovery House in Coalbrook, Thurles. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtHe was sent forward to Limerick Circuit Court on signed guilty pleas. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe judge signed an order sending him to the higher court and allowed bail on conditions already set by the High Court, including that he reside at the address given. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was assigned for one solicitor and one junior counsel to represent him in the Circuit Court when the case is next listed. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe car has since been recovered. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Jun2023
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Accused sent to higher court on signed plea to 52 charges

    Earlier court stage of the same case: at Kilmallock District Court the accused was sent to Limerick Circuit Court on signed guilty pleas to 52 charges, covering alleged offences from September 2018 to January 22. The existing record gives 54 offences and dates from September 2021 to October 2022, so the counts and date range differ.

    accused, John Campbell, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Campbell