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Court indicates it will extradite Irishman wanted in Holland over roof-repair scam on seniors
Summary
In November 2017 a High Court judge ordered the extradition of Denis Harrington, a 42‑year‑old from Cork, to the Netherlands for seven alleged fraud offences between 2014 and 2015. The Dutch authorities allege that Harrington, as part of a group of Irish Travellers, targeted mainly senior homeowners with a roof‑repair scam. Victims were told urgent roof work was needed; the men then removed roof tiles and battens, causing leaks and damage. Harrington was arrested under a European Arrest Warrant issued by Dutch authorities in August 2017. His lawyers challenged the warrant, arguing it was verbal and contained ambiguities. The judge noted the warrant incorrectly listed ten offences and clarified it covered seven. Harrington is currently serving a prison sentence in Ireland until 20 December, after which the court will finalize the extradition order. The case centres on the alleged use of false names, fictitious companies, and coercive tactics to obtain payments from victims.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Court indicates it will extradite Irishman wanted in Holland over roof-repair scam on seniors. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- November 2017 Incident
- December 20 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 19, 2014 Other
- January 2015 Other
- March 24, 2014 Other
- June 9, 2014 Other
- 2014 and 2015 Other
- 2018-11-07 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
Fraud Stage Hearing Or Decision
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