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'Ringleader' of payments scam on Aviva Stadium caterers is jailed
Summary
Roy Oti, aged 22, was found guilty of stealing €13,974 from a catering company that operated at Aviva Stadium, using a Sumup card‑reader system. He was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment, with a headline term of four years from which a final year was suspended. Oti's co‑accused included his sister Nikkel Oti (21) and Chidera Anago (22), who each pleaded guilty to thefts of €2,371 and €4,888 respectively. Both were dealt with under Section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and will be discharged if they donate €750 to The Simon Community before the finalisation date in July. A further co‑accused, Sean Atowo (23), pleaded guilty and his case was adjourned to allow a probation report. The court noted the pre‑planned nature of the fraud and the breach of trust involved. The total amount stolen was €32,489, with €9,334 recovered, leaving the catering company a loss of €23,154.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Ringleader' of payments scam on Aviva Stadium caterers is jailed. Charges or matters: theft on dates between June and November 2022; thefts over shorter periods during the same time frame; thefts. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 26 Adjournment
- July 31 Other
- 2025-02-25 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: thefts over shorter periods during the same time frame; thefts (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Sheahan indicated 12 month sentences in the case of Nikkel Oti and Anago but said given their circumstances, the case could be dealt with appropriately under Section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.; They are both to be dealt with by way of Section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and will be discharged from the indictment if they make a €750 donation to The Simon Community in advance of their sentence finalisation date in July.
Accused
Charges: thefts over shorter periods during the same time frame; thefts (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Sheahan indicated 12 month sentences in the case of Nikkel Oti and Anago but said given their circumstances, the case could be dealt with appropriately under Section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.; They are both to be dealt with by way of Section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and will be discharged from the indictment if they make a €750 donation to The Simon Community in advance of their sentence finalisation date in July.
Accused
Charges: theft on dates between June and November 2022; thefts over shorter periods during the same time frame; thefts (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Sheahan indicated 12 month sentences in the case of Nikkel Oti and Anago but said given their circumstances, the case could be dealt with appropriately under Section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.; They are both to be dealt with by way of Section 100 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and will be discharged from the indictment if they make a €750 donation to The Simon Community in advance of their sentence finalisation date in July.
Co Accused
Charges: thefts (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: His case was adjourned until May 26 to allow a probation report be completed.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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