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Bride-to-be stole €15,000 of money set for destruction because she was worried about paying for her wedding, court hears
Summary
Bianca Maria Birtas, a 25‑year‑old former cash handler, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to stealing €9,520 on 18 September 2014 and an additional €6,010 on 19 September 2014 from G4S Cash Services Ireland Ltd. CCTV footage showed her stuffing money into her sleeves as she counted notes into bundles. The cash was destined for destruction at the Central Bank, and the total missing amount was €15,530. Garda investigations revealed that Birtas had deposited €6,005 of the stolen money in her accounts and that an additional €7,840 was found in her home. She claimed she was worried about paying for her wedding and had no previous convictions. Judge Martin Nolan imposed a suspended sentence of two and a half years, noting that she was unlikely to re‑offend and that the offence could be treated as a one‑off. The stolen cash was to be returned to the Central Bank.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Bride-to-be stole €15,000 of money set for destruction because she was worried about paying for her wedding, court hears. Charges or matters: stealing €9,520 from G4S Cash Services Ireland Ltd, Herberton Road, Rialto on September 18, 2014; stealing a further €6,010 from the firm on September 19, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 18, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 19, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-06-12 Publication
Why: Photo: Collins) A bride-to-be has received a suspended sentence for stealing over €15,000 of money set for destruction at the Central Bank because she worried about paying for her wedding. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: stealing €9,520 from G4S Cash Services Ireland Ltd, Herberton Road, Rialto on September 18, 2014; stealing a further €6,010 from the firm on September 19, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan suspended a sentence of two and a half years after noting that she is unlikely to re-offend.
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Wedding Related
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