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Serial fraudster stole apartment deposits, leaving woman and child homeless
Summary
Jonathan Chubb, a former property investor, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 34 counts of theft, two counts of providing a false reference, four counts of deception, six counts of possession of a forged driving licence, and one count of money laundering between March 2013 and July 2015. Prosecutors alleged he stole apartment deposits from 11 victims, including a woman and her child who were left homeless, and defrauded businesses of over €23,000. Chubb also admitted to 11 charges of stealing rent money totalling €8,660 in 2012, for which he previously received 200 hours of community service in lieu of two and a half years imprisonment. Defending counsel noted Chubb had brought €9,000 to court for injured parties and promised further compensation. Judge Karen O'Connor described the crimes as disturbing, noting the impact on vulnerable families. The matter was adjourned until May 30, 2018, for sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Serial fraudster stole apartment deposits, leaving woman and child homeless. Charges or matters: 34 counts of theft, two counts of providing a false reference, four counts of deception and six counts of possession of a forged driving licence and one count of money laundering on dates between March 2013 and July 2015; 11 charges of stealing rent money totalling €8,660 in 2012. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 2013 Incident
- July 2015 Incident
- May 30, 2018 Adjournment
- March 2015 Other
- 2018-05-03 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: 34 counts of theft, two counts of providing a false reference, four counts of deception and six counts of possession of a forged driving licence and one count of money laundering on dates between March 2013 and July 2015; 11 charges of stealing rent money totalling €8,660 in 2012 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: In March 2015, Chubb received 200 hours community service in lieu of two and a half years imprisonment.; She adjourned sentencing until May 30, 2018.
Places mentioned
- Keeper Road
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Oblate View
- Dublin
- Tyrconnell Road
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