Michael Lynn received  €4.1m for home purchase in 2007

The prosecution alleges Mr Lynn applied for mortgages to at least two, and in many cases a number of, different financial institutions, which then lent him the money unaware of the other mortgage applications

Michael Lynn has pleaded not guilty to 21 counts of theft in Dublin on dates between October 23, 2006, and April 20, 2007. Picture: Collins Courts

The trial of former solicitor Michael Lynn accused of multi-million euro thefts has heard he was issued a cheque for over €4m for the purchase of a home in 2007.

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