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Famous family barbershop defrauded of €35k by founder's daughter

Date
2023-10-20

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Stamullen

County
Meath

Summary

Linda Finnegan, 51, of Stamullen, was found guilty of fraud under the Companies Act for withdrawing €35,601 from her family's Waldorf Barbers shop in Dublin. The shop, founded by her father Liam Finnegan, had been run successfully for many years, with Liam owning 75 % and Linda 25 %. After a falling out in 2016, Liam's share was bequeathed to two employees. Following Liam's death in February 2019, Linda withdrew €4,950 and €28,000 in March 2019 without permission, and later €2,651. Gardaí seized cash from her home and CCTV captured the withdrawals. The company was liquidated, but the employees continue trading under a new name. Linda has no prior convictions and has expressed remorse; the case was adjourned for sentencing to 2 November.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Famous family barbershop defrauded of €35k by founder's daughter. Charges or matters: fraud under the Companies Act on March 27, 2019, about a month after her father's death from cancer; a fourth count of fraud when this was presented. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

March 27, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
February 2019 Incident
March 2019 Incident
November 2 Adjournment
2023-10-20 Publication

Case subjects

Linda Finnegan

Defendant

Charges: fraud under the Companies Act on March 27, 2019, about a month after her father's death from cancer; a fourth count of fraud when this was presented (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Judge Orla Crowe adjourned the case for sentencing to November 2.