Sheshi Kota acquitted of theft after Ulster Bank glitch

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Sheshi Kota was found not guilty of theft at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 23 June 2016. He had made 23 cash withdrawals during an Ulster Bank computer fault in June 2012.

Judge Patrick McCartan directed the jury to acquit Mr Kota on all counts after finding that the prosecution had not proved the existence of the named bank entity or that it had not consented to the withdrawals. The €13,600 was repaid after gardaí became involved.