Sligo businesswoman made '£19m from VAT fraud'

A Sligo woman pocketed a £19m fortune in a sophisticated sting on the VAT man in Britain, a court heard today.

Sligo businesswoman made '£19m from VAT fraud'
Wed, 02 May, 2001 - 20:12

A Sligo woman pocketed a £19m fortune in a sophisticated sting on the VAT man in Britain, a court heard today.

Bernadette Devine, 34, used bogus paperwork and an array of front companies to create the smokescreen that vast numbers of valuable computer chips were being shipped to Ireland, it was claimed.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Meta Data Centres Customer energy bills are not bearing a 'disproportionate brunt' from data centres, regulator says
Charity calls for 'pet abuse' to be included in domestic violence law Charity calls for 'pet abuse' to be included in domestic violence law
For sale sign in yard of house Demand for cost-rental homes soars as house prices rise 6.5% in a year
CourtsHeathrowPlace: SligoPlace: BritainPlace: IrelandPlace: Middlesex GuildhallPlace: Catherine Street, LimerickPlace: LondonPlace: BournemouthPlace: Isle of ManPlace: Co SligoPlace: PerivalePlace: west LondonPlace: Douglas, Isle of ManPlace: Ballybrack,Place: Co LimerickPlace: Empire Road,Person: Bernadette DevinePerson: DevinePerson: Peter Rook QCPerson: Daniel O’ConnellPerson: O’ConnellPerson: RookPerson: Michael KeatingPerson: John O’NeillPerson: Lord Mayor ofOrganisation: VatOrganisation: Keash Systems InternationalOrganisation: CIS LimitedOrganisation: KSI LimitedOrganisation: VAT.’’Organisation: AngloOrganisation: Irish Merchants
<p>Rita Day said 2.5 billion people worldwide currently need one or more assistive products to participate fully in daily life. Picture: iStock</p>

WHO says many people in Ireland face barriers accessing assistive technology

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited