Laois man obtained 50% of funds from ‘phishing scam’
Portlaoise Courthouse
A MAN who allegedly obtained almost 50% of the funds that were illegally taken from a bank account in what was described at Portlaoise District Court last week as a ‘phishing scam’ was remanded on continuing bail.
Before the court was Stephen Considine (30), Kilminchy Place, Kilminchy, Portlaoise. He is charged under the of laundering €4,290 on 28 June 2023.
Garda Sgt JJ Kirby alleged that defendant received the funds from a PTSB account into his Revolut account and, in turn, allegedly transferred it into another unnamed person’s Revolut account.
Mr Considine’s solicitor Philip Meagher said that his client “received a sizeable percentage, almost 50%, but will make good the loss, with the assistance of his family.” Judge Susan Fay noted: “This in on the higher end of money laundering. I need time to reflect on whether I will accept jurisdiction (to be heard at district or circuit court level).” She went on to remand Mr Considine on continuing bail to the 18 May sitting of the court.
