Debbie Paget jailed for deceiving man of €10,000

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Debbie Paget was sentenced to 18 months in prison, with the final six months suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 10 July 2023, after being convicted of dishonestly inducing James Byrne by deception to give her €10,000.

The jury found Paget guilty by majority of that offence and not guilty of dishonestly inducing Maria Byrne to give her €200. The case concerned money given in Cabra, Dublin.

Judge Pauline Codd said Paget had taken advantage of Byrne and described the offence as a breach of trust. The judge also noted there had been no expression of remorse or attempt to repay the money.