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Charity fundraising boss intends to contest liquidator's case
Summary
Peter Conlon, the former boss of the collapsed charities fundraising service Pembroke Dynamic, appeared before the High Court to contest proceedings brought by the firm's liquidator, Myles Kirby. Conlon, who represented himself, sought an injunction freezing his assets below €3.8m to be lifted. The liquidator alleges that approximately €3.8m in donations to dozens of charities was misappropriated by the Dublin firm and seeks orders making Conlon personally liable for the company's debts. Conlon admitted to embezzlement in Switzerland, where he pleaded guilty to using almost €4m intended for charities to fund his technology company. He was sentenced to four years in prison, with three years suspended, and was released in December after serving one year. Conlon claimed he confessed under severe mental pressure and expressed dissatisfaction with the service of documents and his inability to access company emails. Counsel for the liquidator rejected these criticisms, stating that all but one of 89 relevant documents had been provided. Ms Justice Reynolds adjourned the case to late July to allow for the exchange of a statement of claim and a defence. The freezing orders remain in place, and the judge advised Conlon that lifting them requires a formal application, which the liquidator intends to contest.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Charity fundraising boss intends to contest liquidator's case. Charges or matters: embezzlement there for using almost €4m – intended for charities – to fund his technology company. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 22 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-06-05 Publication
Why: Mr Conlon (64), whose family home is in Ballsbridge, Dublin, was jailed in Switzerland last November after he pleaded guilty to embezzlement there for using almost €4m – intended for charities – to fund his technology company. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: embezzlement there for using almost €4m – intended for charities – to fund his technology company (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: The case was adjourned, with the freezing orders remaining in place, on several occasions.
Applicant
Charges: embezzlement there for using almost €4m – intended for charities – to fund his technology company (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: The case was adjourned, with the freezing orders remaining in place, on several occasions.
Applicant
Charges: embezzlement there for using almost €4m – intended for charities – to fund his technology company (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Conlon (64), whose family home is in Ballsbridge, Dublin, was jailed in Switzerland last November after he pleaded guilty to embezzlement there for using almost €4m – intended for charities – to fund his technology company.; The case was adjourned, with the freezing orders remaining in place, on several occasions.
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