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Shop worker spent fake Lotto wins on takeaways, taxis and cannabis

Summary

Paul Kavanagh, a 25‑year‑old shop worker, admitted to stealing almost €54,000 from the Londis store where he worked by creating fake Lotto wins. He spent the money on take‑aways, taxis and cannabis, as his counsel noted. Kavanagh pleaded guilty to theft from owner Ray Sheehan between 2014 and 2015 and was also found with a small amount of cannabis at his home. Judge Melanie Greally adjourned the case to January 13th next year, allowing Kavanagh to repay €1,000 a month to the shop owner and to pay €3,600 within three days from his savings. The court's decision gives him a chance to avoid jail by repaying the stolen funds. The case remains at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Shop worker spent fake Lotto wins on takeaways, taxis and cannabis. Charges or matters: theft from Ray Sheehan, owner of the Londis Store on Park Gate Street between 2014 and 2015. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• January 13th Adjournment
• 2014 and 2015 Other
• 2016-07-21 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft

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