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One million emails searched during CHC investigation, trial hears
Summary
During the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial, the jury heard that Gardaí carried out a keyword search of over one million emails sent and received within Custom House Capital (CHC) as part of an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to defraud investors. The defendant, Ciara Kelleher, aged 51, was questioned about her role in checking information entered into the 'Unity' system and about whether she was aware of any fraudulent activity. She denied that she had knowledge of or participated in any deception, stating that she only provided information she believed to be correct and that she was not aware of any 'backing out' process used to disguise fraud. Kelleher also denied that she had knowingly issued false valuations or backdated invoices, and she said she had raised concerns with senior staff. The trial continues before Judge Orla Crowe and a jury. Ciara Kelleher pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: One million emails searched during CHC investigation, trial hears. Charges or matters: one count of conspiring with others to defraud investors, clients, and customers of Custom House Capital (CHC) Ltd. by intentionally misleading them as to where or how their assets had been placed in the investment firm. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 29, 2020 Incident
- July 22, 2012 Other
- July 11, 2011 Incident
- October 2008 Incident
- July 2011 Incident
- 2023-02-13 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of conspiring with others to defraud investors, clients, and customers of Custom House Capital (CHC) Ltd. by intentionally misleading them as to where or how their assets had been placed in the investment firm (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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