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Bank worker deactivated security feature to help fraudsters
Summary
In December 2018, Tomi Jinad, a 24‑year‑old KBC bank customer‑services worker, deactivated a security feature that required customers to receive a text‑message authorisation code for online transactions. This action enabled approximately 100 fraudulent transactions totalling €21,460, with individual amounts ranging from €100 to about €500. Jinad passed account details to unidentified parties. He pleaded guilty to multiple counts of unlawfully operating a computer to gain or cause loss to others. The offences occurred between 22 and 30 December 2018. Jinad had a prior drug‑dealing conviction and claimed he was persuaded by others to act. He did not receive any money. The court noted his apology, youth, and that he ceased the activity before the investigation. Judge Patricia Ryan suspended a two‑and‑a‑half‑year prison sentence for four years, conditioned on peace‑keeping, and ordered annual payments of €5,200 until the stolen sum was repaid.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Bank worker deactivated security feature to help fraudsters. Charges or matters: a number of sample counts of unlawfully operating a computer to make a gain or cause a loss to others. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 22 Other
- December 30 2018 Other
- 2020-07-02 Publication
Why: Judge Patricia Ryan noted garda evidence that Jinad "wasn't in the upper echelons of large criminal organisation" and that his motive was to get money for an operation that "meant a lot to him" at the time. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: a number of sample counts of unlawfully operating a computer to make a gain or cause a loss to others (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Ryan suspended a prison sentence of two and a half years for four years on condition he keep the peace.
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