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Psychic told bank he had done nothing criminal, trial hears

Summary

Simon Gold, aged 54, with an address in Aughavas, County Leitrim, denies 22 charges including money laundering, theft, deception and control of false instruments at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The charges relate to the period between January 2010 and October 2012. During the fifth day of evidence, a fraud prevention analyst from Ulster Bank Belfast described a meeting held on 23 October 2012 regarding an account in the name of Anglo Irish Global Ltd. According to meeting minutes, Mr Gold stated the business operated in renewable energy and affordable housing, describing it as transparent and seeking to maintain good banking relations. The court heard Mr Gold acknowledged responsibility for the account and that he had used multiple names including Simon Gold, Simon Gould, Simon Magnier and Niall O'Donoghue. When informed by bank officials that a court order had been served to freeze the account, Mr Gold reportedly disputed any wrongdoing, claiming he would be foolish to engage in money laundering. The trial continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Psychic told bank he had done nothing criminal, trial hears. Charges or matters: 22 charges including money laundering, theft, deception and control of false instruments on dates between January 1, 2010 and October 22, 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 1, 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 22, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 23, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2019-05-23 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Fraud Stage Trial Theft

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