Gambling addict banker stole over €45k

An AIB official with a gambling addiction stole €15,000 and blew it on three bets and then stole over €30,000 in a desperate attempt to win back the lost money.

Gambling addict banker stole over €45k
Tue, 11 Nov, 2014 - 00:00
Liam Heylin

Walter McGrath, aged 25, of 37 St Anthony’s Rd, Gurranabraher, Cork, had a crisis of conscience after stealing the €45,750 from AIB in Blackpool between June 7 and 11, 2013. He then confessed to what he had done.

He was given a three-year suspended sentence yesterday.

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CourtsPlace: St Anthony’s Rd, Gurranabraher,Place: BlackpoolPlace: River Lee HotelPerson: Walter McGrathPerson: McGrathPerson: Andy O’ConnellPerson: Dermot SheehanPerson: David RiordanOrganisation: AIBOrganisation: Cork Circuit Criminal Court
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