A Bank of Ireland computer specialist who defrauded his employers out of over €40,000 by increasing the overdraft on his girlfriend’s account has received a three-year suspended sentence and 240 hours community service.

A Bank of Ireland computer specialist defrauded his employers out of over €40,000 by increasing the overdraft on his girlfriend’s account, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard.

SAVERS who are enjoying their SSIA bonuses have been warned to keep their hard-earned cash away from murky pyramid schemes, charity frauds and free holiday offers.

BANK OF IRELAND warned customers to watch out for fake bank drafts yesterday after it revealed the incidence of high-quality counterfeit drafts had quadrupled in recent months.