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Middle man for 'ghost broker' avoids jail
Summary
Victor Titov, 48, of Bray, pleaded guilty to 14 fraud charges linked to false insurance policies sold by the jailed 'ghost broker' Egidijus Aleliunas. Titov acted as an intermediary, referring seven Moldovan community members to Aleliunas and earning €50 per referral. The court found Titov responsible for losses of almost €7,000 to those policy holders. He received a two‑year suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The judge noted Titov's community standing, work history and family responsibilities, but held that he should have known Aleliunas was engaged in fraud. Titov had been in Ireland for nearly 20 years and had a long career as a car mechanic. The scheme, valued at €4 million, had previously seen three relatives of Aleliunas receive suspended sentences. The court emphasised that Titov did not act as a broker himself but facilitated the fraud by referring customers. The sentencing reflected the seriousness of the fraud while recognising Titov's personal circumstances.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Middle man for 'ghost broker' avoids jail. Charges or matters: three sample counts representing 14 charges of fraud, carried out on dates between March 2015 and June 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-05-08 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Outcome: Aleliunas (43) of Paddocks Way, Adamstown, Lucan, was sentenced to five years in prison in February, after he admitted to money laundering, deception and fraud offences over a seven-year period. Three other co-accused, all relatives of Aleliunas, previously received suspended sentences of two years for their roles in the bogus scheme, which was valued at €4 million overall.
Convicted Person
Charges: three sample counts representing 14 charges of fraud, carried out on dates between March 2015 and June 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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