Homeless Cork man admits role in €15,500 cheque fraud involving elderly victim

Michael O’Brien, described as a chronic alcoholic, pleaded guilty to handling a cheque linked to attempted deception

Midleton District Court heard that Michael O’Brien made full admissions in 2022 and was a 'chronic alcoholic'. File picture: Dan Linehan

A Cork man who tried to lodge a cheque for more than €15,000 that was obtained deceitfully has pleaded guilty in the district court.

Michael O’Brien, aged 55, of Arch House, Rock Street, Cloyne, Co. Cork, was arrested on a bench warrant and appeared at Midleton District Court.