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Revenue official stole nearly €20,000 in VRT fines, court hears
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, John Anthony Kelly, a 41‑year‑old Revenue officer, pleaded guilty to three counts of theft from the Revenue Commissioners. Between March 2005 and January 2006, Kelly stole €19,350 in fines that motorists had paid to recover their cars after being found without Vehicle Registration Tax. He targeted high‑end vehicles such as Porches and BMWs, pocketing the fines instead of forwarding them to the State. The court noted that Kelly had been under significant financial stress, citing personal debts and medical expenses for his wife's fertility treatments. He was dismissed from his position and had applied for a new job, using the Revenue as a reference. Judge Desmond Hogan indicated that Kelly might avoid jail if he continues to repay the stolen money, and he was remanded on bail pending sentencing on 17 July.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Revenue official stole nearly €20,000 in VRT fines, court hears. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 17 Other
- March 2005 Incident
- January 2006 Incident
- 2015-03-26 Publication
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