Simon Gold denies deception and money laundering charges

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Simon Gold denies deception, theft and money laundering charges in a report published on 17 May 2019.

The charges concern alleged offences involving more than €1.7m and five alleged victims. During Garda interviews, Gold said he had changed his name legally because he had worked as a psychic, and acknowledged using the names Stephen Gould and Simon Gould. The report said the jury heard prosecution allegations that people transferred money believing they would secure loans, while a Danish businessman transferred €1.6m connected to an investment arrangement.