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PA who stole over €1 million from employers is jailed
Summary
Siobhan Maguire, aged 47, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment for fraud and theft offences that spanned 14 years. She worked as a personal assistant and shared secretary at two Dublin offices, where she fraudulently lodged 660 cheques into her own bank account, ranging from a few hundred euros to €5,000 each. The total amount stolen was €1,187,616, of which about €325,000 remains outstanding. Maguire pleaded guilty in the District Court and entered a signed guilty plea before the Circuit Criminal Court. She had no prior convictions. The judge noted her early plea, full admissions, remorse, and the impact on her young children, and imposed concurrent four‑year terms for each count. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the judge taking into account the financial details and the circumstances of the theft. The former employers received partial reimbursement from banks and did not wish to give victim impact statements.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: PA who stole over €1 million from employers is jailed. Charges or matters: 32 sample theft and fraud charges related to lodgement of 660 cheques to her bank account on dates between 2001 and 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 2001 Other
- January 2015 Other
- 2001 and 2015 Other
- 2017-10-26 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: 32 sample theft and fraud charges related to lodgement of 660 cheques to her bank account on dates between 2001 and 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Credit: Collins) A personal assistant who stole more than €1 million from her employers over a 14 year period has been jailed for four years. Judge Ryan imposed four years imprisonment on each count to run concurrently.; After hearing evidence last week Judge Ryan had adjourned the case to allow further details of Maguire's financial details be brought before the court.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Circuit Criminal Court
- Church Street
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