'Web of deceit' underlined €27m theft by former solicitor Michael Lynn, court told

The prosecution alleges that Mr Lynn obtained multiple mortgages on the same properties.

Michael Lynn has pleaded not guilty to 21 counts of theft in Dublin on dates between October 23, 2006 and April 20, 2007. Photo: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

The trial of former solicitor Michael Lynn accused of multi-million euro thefts has opened before a jury.

Mr Lynn (53) is facing 21 charges relating to the alleged theft of around €27 million from seven financial institutions, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. He denies all charges against him.