Bank worker stole almost €500k from employer to bet on World Cup

A 'tiger' kidnapping victim, whose past theft from his employer only came to light when the bank conducted an audit after the incident, has been remanded on bail pending sentence.

Glen Walsh (aged 27) stole almost €500,000 from AIB in Crumlin Cross over a period of six months by handing out cash to his co-accused, David Vickery (aged 27), who then used the money to place bets.