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Romanian man stole thousands by tampering with ATMs
Summary
Elvis Chiriac, 35, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of theft after stealing over €8,500 by tampering with 22 ATMs in Dublin between 8 and 10 January 2020. He used a "Transaction Reversal Fraud" technique, inserting a card, withdrawing a small amount, then using a metal or plastic clip to prevent the ATM door from closing, allowing him to remove cash while the machine recorded no withdrawal. AIB identified the cards, including those from Macedonia, Abu Dhabi, and a Revolut card linked to Chiriac's niece. CCTV from a Centra shop and GPS from a rented GoCar traced his movements. The theft caused damage to the machines and the total loss to AIB was €8,520. None of the stolen funds have been recovered. Judge Melanie Greally remanded Chiriac on continuing bail, with a mitigation hearing scheduled for 8 June.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Romanian man stole thousands by tampering with ATMs. Charges or matters: Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for 15 counts of theft at various AIB ATMs and AIB banks at locations in Co Dublin on dates between 8 January, 2020 and 10 January, 2020. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 8 January Hearing Or Sentence
- 10 January Hearing Or Sentence
- January 10 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 6 Other
- June 8 Adjournment
- 2021-04-29 Publication
Why: Elvis Chiriac (35) employed what is called a "Transaction Reversal Fraud" in order to withdraw the maximum amount of money from an ATM without the machine registering that the cash had been removed. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for 15 counts of theft at various AIB ATMs and AIB banks at locations in Co Dublin on dates between 8 January, 2020 and 10 January, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Melanie Greally remanded Chiriac on continuing bail and adjourned the matter to June 8, next, when the plea in mitigation will be heard.
Places mentioned
Topics
Fraud Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft
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