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Fraudster who stole money from Google gets three year sentence
Summary
Aman Essoin, 43, a father of two, was sentenced to three years in prison for computer fraud and stealing over €102,800 from Google. He transferred the money to bank accounts in France and South Africa between 24 October 2011 and 27 March 2012. Essoin claimed he acted under pressure from a man called "Serge", who allegedly had personal information on him and his family. He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 24 October 2011 and 30 January 2012. Judge Mary Ellen Ring suspended the last 18 months of the sentence after back‑dating it to December of the previous year. Essoin had no prior convictions, had worked at Arvanto Finance Services for six years, and was on remand in custody since his arrest in December 2013. The judge noted his exemplary conduct in prison and a low risk of re‑offending, but also highlighted the significant breach of trust and financial loss to his employer.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Fraudster who stole money from Google gets three year sentence. Charges or matters: computer fraud at Arvanto Finance Services (AFS) Ltd, Gilde House, Eastpoint Business Park on October 24, 2011 and January 30, 2012; three counts of stealing money from Google Ltd by fraudulently transferring it to banks in Johannesburg, South Africa and Paris, France on dates between 24 October 2011 and March 27, 2012. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 24, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 30, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 24 October 2011 Other
- March 27, 2012 Other
- August 2012 Incident
- December 2013 Incident
- 2014-11-13 Publication
Why: Aman Essoin (43) claimed he transferred the funds because he was under pressure from a man known as "Serge". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: computer fraud at Arvanto Finance Services (AFS) Ltd, Gilde House, Eastpoint Business Park on October 24, 2011 and January 30, 2012; three counts of stealing money from Google Ltd by fraudulently transferring it to banks in Johannesburg, South Africa and Paris, France on dates between 24 October 2011 and March 27, 2012 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Detective Garda Sean O'Riordan said at the sentence hearing that Essoin had been employed in the collections and refunds department of AFS, which dealt with all Google's finance matters.; Judge Ring had adjourned the case having heard evidence last September, while Essoin has been on remand in custody since his arrest last December.
Defendant
Charges: computer fraud at Arvanto Finance Services (AFS) Ltd, Gilde House, Eastpoint Business Park on October 24, 2011 and January 30, 2012; three counts of stealing money from Google Ltd by fraudulently transferring it to banks in Johannesburg, South Africa and Paris, France on dates between 24 October 2011 and March 27, 2012 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: South Africa has received a three year sentence.; Judge Ring had adjourned the case having heard evidence last September, while Essoin has been on remand in custody since his arrest last December.
Places mentioned
- Marine Road
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Gilde House
- Eastpoint Business Park
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