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Jail for fraudster caught with card cloning machine

Summary

Lateef Tiamiyu, 38, of Dublin, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to multiple charges related to fraud and false instruments. The defendant admitted to possession of a machine designed for making a false instrument, inducing another to open a bank account in a false name, possession of 17 magnetic strips intended for making false instruments, and two counts of possessing false instruments at his home on May 28, 2021. Prosecution evidence indicated that gardaí searched the residence after Tiamiyu was identified as attempting to open a bank account using a false passport and utility bill. During the search, officers discovered the card-cloning machine, magnetic strips, and six false passports, each bearing a different photograph. While defense counsel argued that there was no evidence the items were used for fraudulent activity, Judge Martin Nolan inferred that the possession of such equipment was solely for the purpose of engaging in profitable criminality. The judge acknowledged Tiamiyu's co-operation, admissions, lack of previous convictions, and family responsibilities, including supporting children in Ireland and Nigeria. However, he stated that Tiamiyu must suffer a term of imprisonment despite his very good mitigation. The sentence was handed down as the final disposition of the case.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for fraudster caught with card cloning machine. Charges or matters: possession of a machine designed for making a false instrument, inducing another to open a bank account in a false name, possession of 17 magnetic strips to be used in making a false instrument and two charges of possession of false instruments at his home on May 28, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 28, 2021 Incident
• 2022-11-23 Publication

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Fraud Stage Sentence

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