Limerick Man Pleads Guilty to €440 Debit Card Theft

A 29-year-ancient man has pleaded guilty to 20 counts of theft following unauthorized debit card transactions at multiple businesses in Limerick city. Jose Filho, residing at Heritage Close, Belview Gardens, Ennis Road, appeared before Limerick District Court and admitted to the offenses, which violate Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001.

Details of the Offenses

According to Garda Sergeant Denis Waters, the accused tapped the debit card without authorization, resulting in a total loss of €440.69. The incidents occurred across various dates in September of last year.

Locations Targeted

• Centra Monaleen, Newtown, Limerick: Seven transactions totaling €249.60.
• McDonald’s Castletroy: Two transactions totaling €49.65.
• Garvey’s SuperValu, Corbally: Unauthorized transactions occurred at this location.
• Circle K, Caherdavin: Unauthorized transactions occurred at this location.
• Fine Wines, Castletroy: Unauthorized transactions occurred at this location.

Court Proceedings and Outcome

Solicitor Sarah Ryan, representing Filho, stated that her client would require time to reimburse the stolen funds. Judge Patricia Harney granted Filho bail with the condition that he pay the compensation.

Source: notiulti.com, limerickleader.ie