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Cork man wanted in Netherlands over alleged roof-repair scam
Summary
A 41‑year‑old Cork man, Denis Harrington, was brought before the High Court on a European Arrest Warrant issued by Dutch authorities. He faces ten alleged offences of fraud or attempted fraud committed between 2014 and 2015. The allegations describe a scheme in which a group of Irish Travellers approached several mainly senior Dutch citizens, claiming that roof repairs were urgently needed. The Travellers used false names and fictitious company names, and in many cases the agreements were not honoured after the work was carried out. Victims were pressured into paying large sums, often in cash or via bank transfers that were immediately withdrawn. The Dutch authorities say the Travellers caused damage and leaks on roofs, and that the group used straw men to conceal their identities. Harrington is currently serving a prison sentence in Ireland and has been remanded in custody to appear again on 7 December.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cork man wanted in Netherlands over alleged roof-repair scam. Charges or matters: fraud; attempted fraud. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- December 7 Adjournment
- March 19, 2014 Other
- January 2015 Other
- March 24, 2014 Other
- June 9, 2014 Other
- 2014 and 2015 Other
- 2017-11-20 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: fraud; attempted fraud (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: remanded in custody
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
Fraud Stage Charge Or Pretrial
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