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Anglo officials tried to hide accounts from Revenue because of connection to Sean FitzPatrick, prosecution tells jury

Summary

In a trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, three former Anglo Irish Bank officials—Tiarnan O'Mahoney, Bernard Daly, and Aoife Maguire—were accused of hiding or altering accounts linked to chairman Sean FitzPatrick to avoid tax liability. The prosecution argued that the officials deleted or archived six accounts and altered details on two others to conceal them from Revenue during an investigation into bogus non-resident accounts potentially liable for Deposit Interest Retention Tax. Evidence included emails and testimony that the officials were motivated by their connection to FitzPatrick and the desire to protect his interests, particularly concerning an account belonging to his brother‑in‑law, John Peter O'Toole. The jury was told the case involved conspiracy to conceal financial records, but no verdict was reached on FitzPatrick's guilt or innocence. The prosecution's closing statement was delivered by Dominic McGinn SC, after which counsel for O'Mahoney addressed the jury. Bernard Daly pleaded not guilty. Aoife Maguire pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Anglo officials tried to hide accounts from Revenue because of connection to Sean FitzPatrick, prosecution tells jury. Charges or matters: hid or omitted accounts connected to Mr FitzPatrick from Anglo's Core Banking System or documentation provided to Revenue. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 2015-07-24 Publication

Why: Photo: Collins) Anglo Irish Bank officials were trying to hide accounts from Revenue because of their connection to chairman Sean FitzPatrick and the concern that they could be liable for tax, a jury had been told. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report