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27 Jan 2026

Money for a premises that didn't exist ended up in a Kildare woman's account, court told

It's alleged the victim was the subject of a 'combination fraud'

Naas court sittings to return to Naas courthouse on November 18

Naas Courthouse

Money intended to pay for the rent of premises finished up in a woman’s account, it was alleged at Naas District Court.

Before the court was Linda John, 38, whose address was given as 69 The Willows, Castlefen, Sallins, on an allegation of money laundering at the AIB in Vicar Street, Tuam, on dates in July, 2019. The amounts total €2,600.

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Sgt Dave Hanrahan alleged that the injured party was the victim of a combination fraud.

He claimed money was transferred to an account for the rent of a premises, which did not exist, and the money went into the defendant’s account.

Judge Desmond Zaidan remanded the defendant on continuing bail and he adjourned the case to March 19.

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