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Man (23) allowed bank account to be used in 'smishing' fraud
Summary
A 23‑year‑old Dublin man, Josh Reidy, was found guilty of two counts of possessing over €19,000 as proceeds of crime. The money was moved through a smishing scheme, where victims received text messages with fake bank links that redirected their funds to Reidy's accounts. Bank of Ireland recovered all but €900 of the first €19,421 withdrawal and €18,973 of a second €19,877 withdrawal, leaving victims with losses of €900 and €904 respectively. Gardaí traced the transactions to Reidy, who was living on Sundrive Road and later at Landsdowne Gate, Drimnagh. Reidy admitted he had a €3,000 drug debt and had supplied his passport and mobile details to the fraudsters. He claimed he was threatened and physically assaulted by the group, and that his mother was also threatened. The court noted Reidy's good work history and his intention to resume employment in January after paying the €900 owed.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man (23) allowed bank account to be used in 'smishing' fraud. Charges or matters: two counts of possessing over €19,000 as the proceeds of crime at unknown locations within the State on August 30, 2021 and July 21, 2022. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 30, 2021 Incident
- July 21, 2022 Incident
- August 2021 Incident
- November 28 Adjournment
- 2023-11-08 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of possessing over €19,000 as the proceeds of crime at unknown locations within the State on August 30, 2021 and July 21, 2022 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Orla Crowe adjourned the case for finalisation on November 28 next.
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