Ireland Man sentenced for fraud and theft in Limerick
John Campbell, a man aged 28 from Cappamore, Limerick, pleaded guilty to 54 charges of fraud, theft and unauthorised taking of a vehicle at Limerick Circuit Court. He is alleged to have obtained goods and services worth €19,359.45 from businesses in Limerick, Cork, Tipperary, Clare and Westmeath between September 2021 and October 2022, using fake card details and screenshots to suggest payments had been made. Gardaí said the motivation for acquiring tools was to pay off drug debts, and Campbell made full and frank admissions. Judge Dermot Sheehan sentenced him to two years in prison with the last 12 months suspended, to be served concurrently.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Jun
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced2 Aug
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- He pleaded guilty to 54 charges under the Fraud and Theft Offences Act, comprising 46 deceptions, two thefts, five counts of making off without payment of fuel and one count of using a vehicle without the owner's consent.
- He is alleged to have obtained goods and services worth €19,359.45 from businesses, including tools, petrol, farming equipment, phones and restaurant meals, and the unlawful taking of a car worth €14,800 from a dealership.
- Where
- The offences affected people and businesses in Limerick, Cork, Tipperary, Clare and Westmeath, and the case was heard at Kilmallock District Court and Limerick Circuit Court.
- When
- The offences took place between September 2021 and October 2022, though an earlier court record gave the range as September 2018 to January 2022.
- Cause
- The deceptions involved credit or debit card details belonging to people who agreed to buy milking machine parts, and screenshots sent to businesses to suggest funds had been transferred.
- Gardaí said the motivation for acquiring tools was to pay off drug debts.
- Investigation
- Gardaí said Campbell made full and frank admissions.
- In court
- He was sent forward to Limerick Circuit Court on signed guilty pleas from Kilmallock District Court.
- Sentence
- Judge Dermot Sheehan imposed two-year prison sentences with the last 12 months suspended on all charges, to be served concurrently.
- Other details
- The car has since been recovered, and none of the €19,359.45 has been recovered.
- Campbell had spent five months in custody after his arrest in October 2022 and had no previous convictions.
24 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)
- whatJohn Campbell, aged 28, of Towerhill, Cappamore pleaded guilty to 54 charges. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe case was heard at Kilmallock District Court. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereHe gave an address at Remar Recovery House in Coalbrook, Thurles. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe offences affected people and businesses in Limerick, Cork, Tipperary, Clare and Westmeath. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe offences took place between September 2021 and October 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeThe deceptions used credit or debit card details belonging to people who agreed to buy milking machine parts, and screenshots sent to businesses to suggest funds had been transferred. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeGardaí said the motivation for acquiring tools from businesses was to pay off drug debts. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí said Campbell made full and frank admissions. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeThe charges comprised 46 deceptions, two thefts, five counts of making off without payment of fuel and one count of using a vehicle without the owner's consent. (limerickleader.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)
- courtThe case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court before Judge Dermot Sheehan. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceJudge Sheehan imposed two-year prison sentences with the last 12 months suspended on all charges. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceThe sentences are to be served concurrently. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe car has since been recovered. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe total sum involved was €19,359.45 and none has been recovered. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherCampbell had spent five months in custody after his arrest in October 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherCampbell had no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Aug2023Former cocaine addict jailed over 54 offences apologises to everyone he hurt
Circuit Court sentencing for 54 offences committed between September 2021 and October 2022 across Limerick, Cork, Tipperary, Clare and Westmeath. Sentence was two years with the last 12 months suspended, concurrent. This is a separate court matter from the Nenagh District Court case (id 19271).
convicted, John Campbell, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Campbellvictim, male - 5 Jun2023Accused 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