Three Irishmen charged with roof fixing scam targeting pensioners in Sydney

Three Irishmen who allegedly ran a roof fixing scam targeting pensioners in Sydney have been arrested trying to flee Australia.

James O'Driscoll, 20, and Johnny Baker, 22, appeared before Sutherland Local Court today charged with defrauding a 72-year-old man out of AUD$42,000 (€26,000) after offering to do roof repairs.