Gambler who passed counterfeit notes risks jail

A 34-year-old man who passed €1,000 in counterfeit notes in a car deal which fell through has been warned to compensate his victim, or face jail.

The deal involved a van which was advertised online, and at no stage was a receipt either sought or given, the Circuit Criminal Court in Tralee was told yesterday.

Daniel Harty, of Lake-view Villas, Knoppogue, Killarney, pleaded guilty to passing counterfeit €50 notes to Thomas McDonnell from Co Clare, and theft of €1,000 from Mr McDonnell.