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Gambling addict used fake documents to steal €19k from Credit Union
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Karl Keogh, 38, admitted using forged documents—including a fake Virgin Media bill, counterfeit pay slips and a counterfeit Irish driving licence—to open an account at Ballygall Credit Union in Ballymun and borrow €19,000. The loan was never repaid, and the account fell into arrears. Keogh pleaded guilty to theft and fraud offences on 4 and 8 April 2021. The court, noting his severe gambling problem, imposed a 20‑month prison sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Gambling addict used fake documents to steal €19k from Credit Union. Charges or matters: stealing €19,000 from the Ballygall Credit Union, Ballymun on April 4, 2021; using a false instrument contrary to Theft and Fraud Offences Act, 2001 on April 8, 2021. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- April 4, 2021 Other
- April 8, 2021 Other
- 2025-10-23 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: stealing €19,000 from the Ballygall Credit Union, Ballymun on April 4, 2021; using a false instrument contrary to Theft and Fraud Offences Act, 2001 on April 8, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Ballygall credit union
Topics
Fraud Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft
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