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Trial hears that Michael Lynn's financial affairs were an 'open book'

Summary

During the trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, former solicitor and property developer Michael Lynn (55) pleaded not guilty to 21 counts of theft, accused of stealing about €27 million from seven banks between October 2006 and April 2007. The prosecution argued that Lynn secured multiple mortgages on the same properties, with banks unaware that other institutions were also financing the same assets. John Kinsella, a partner at Kinsella Mitchell & Associates and former auditor for Lynn's company Kendar Holdings Limited, was cross‑examined. Kinsella admitted that Lynn had a favourable relationship with banks and was never denied a loan. He also confirmed that Lynn's financial affairs were "an open book" and that he had access to Lynn's accounts. The trial continues before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial hears that Michael Lynn's financial affairs were an 'open book'. Charges or matters: 21 counts of theft in Dublin between October 23, 2006 and April 20, 2007. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 23, 2006 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 20, 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 2006 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-12-05 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Theft

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