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Case against ex-rugby star 'boils down to dishonesty', prosecution tells jury

Summary

The trial of Brendan Mullin, a former Ireland rugby international and former managing director of Bank of Ireland Private Bank, focuses on allegations that he stole over €570,000 from the bank between 2011 and 2013. Mullin denies all charges. Prosecutor Dominic McGinn argues the case boils down to dishonesty, emphasizing that repayment of money does not negate theft if the intent was to deprive the owner. McGinn outlines how Mullin allegedly arranged for bank funds to be paid to McCann Fitzgerald Solicitors and other firms, then had those payments refunded to the bank, suggesting an attempt to conceal the theft. He also highlights Mullin's role in transferring €500,000 to Spice Holdings and later repaying it in 2015, arguing this demonstrates his central involvement. Mullin has pleaded not guilty to one count of stealing €500,000 and eight counts of stealing smaller amounts, as well as counts of deception and false accounting. The trial continues.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Case against ex-rugby star 'boils down to dishonesty', prosecution tells jury. Charges or matters: one count of stealing €500,000 from Bank of Ireland Private Bank, Mespil Road, Dublin 4 on December 16, 2011, along with eight other counts of stealing various amounts of money amounting to just over €73,000 from the bank on various dates; one count of deception and five counts of false accounting. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 2013 Incident
• July 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 16, 2011 Other
• July 2011 Incident
• 2011 and 2013 Other
• 2024-10-31 Publication

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Topics

Fraud Stage Trial Theft

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