Man ordered to pay €3,000 after forcing escort to refund him

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A man who forced an escort to refund his money in what the report described as an “unspeakably stupid offence” was ordered to pay €3,000. The proceedings were reported on 17 October 2025.

The report identifies Kevin Cronin, 45, and says Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard he was high on drugs when he threatened the woman and told her she had to pay him “tax” to operate in the area.