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Man wanted in US for bank fraud was in Ireland at time of offences, High Court hears
Summary
Patrick Lee, 41, a Kildare resident, faces extradition to the United States for 51 alleged offences, including 29 counts of wire fraud, 6 of unlawful monetary transaction and 16 of aggravated identity theft. The High Court heard that Lee allegedly participated in a scheme that defrauded U.S. banks and mortgage lenders by purchasing properties in Boston between 2006 and 2007, converting them into apartments, and using forged appraisals to secure loans. Lee claims the allegations are false and denies any wrongdoing. He argues that some offences occurred while he was in Ireland and that Irish law should prevent extradition. The court considered evidence that 8 of the 51 alleged offences took place outside the U.S., and that 30 offences post‑dated the Criminal Justice Act 2006, potentially qualifying them as Irish offences. Lee also raised concerns about potential mistreatment and health care in U.S. prisons.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man wanted in US for bank fraud was in Ireland at time of offences, High Court hears. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- May 12 2014 Other
- 2006 and 2007 Other
- 2014-03-13 Publication
Why: by Ruaidhri Giblin A Co Kildare man wanted by US authorities to face fraud, money laundering, and identity theft charges, should not be extradited to America because some of the alleged offences occurred while he was in Ireland, the High Court has heard. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
Topics
Fraud Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft
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