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"Compulsive buyer" stole €395k from Credit Union

Summary

Susan Redmond, a 49‑year‑old mother from Kilbarrack, Dublin, who had worked at Larkhill and District Credit Union for 20 years, admitted to taking out false loans and cashing cheques from members' accounts between 3 July 2003 and 26 April 2013. She pleaded guilty to ten sample theft charges, representing 102 thefts, and the court heard that 40 account holders, all friends and family, were reimbursed by the credit union. The investigation revealed that Redmond's bank account showed money moving in and out, but no evidence of large purchases such as cars or holidays; she claimed the money was spent on day‑to‑day items. A psychologist described her as a vulnerable woman with compulsive buying disorder and severe depression. The judge adjourned the case for Probation Service assessment and remanded her on bail until April.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "Compulsive buyer" stole €395k from Credit Union. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• July 3, 2003 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 26, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2019-01-16 Publication

Why: He further agreed Redmond had lost a job she took up after leaving the credit union because of publicity while the case was in the District Court. CNI source report

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Topics

Stage Sentence Theft

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Read the original CNI report