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Suspended sentence for man who withdrew bank scam cash
Summary
Andrei Panzariu, 32, of Mountjoy Square Apartments, Dublin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to four charges of theft committed on March 25, 2014. The defendant admitted to withdrawing €4,042 through four separate transactions following a scam that defrauded a woman of €5,000. Prosecution evidence indicated the victim was targeted via a phishing email impersonating Permanent TSB, leading to unauthorized transfers. Panzariu was identified on CCTV making two ATM withdrawals and two sterling exchanges at post offices. He claimed he was approached by two men at a casino and offered €300 to perform the withdrawals. Judge Melanie Greally noted that Panzariu had 25 previous convictions, primarily for road traffic offences, but acknowledged he had repaid the full stolen amount to the victim, the bank, and the phone company. Defence counsel highlighted the defendant's personal tragedies and financial desperation at the time, noting he is now employed and has apologized to the victim. The judge suspended a sentence of 18 months imprisonment, citing the full restitution and the defendant's current circumstances.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who withdrew bank scam cash. Charges or matters: four charges of theft on March 25, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 25, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-07-24 Publication
Why: Judge Greally noted that Panzariu had brought to court the total amount of money stolen in order to compensate the woman and the bank and phone company who also covered the loss. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: four charges of theft on March 25, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She suspended a sentence of 18 months imprisonment.
Places mentioned
Topics
Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft
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