Former solicitor faces trial in 2020 on multi-million euro theft charges

Former solicitor Michael Lynn who is facing 21 charges relating to the alleged theft of almost €30 million from seven financial institutions will stand trial in January 2020.

Former solicitor faces trial in 2020 on multi-million euro theft charges

By Sonya McLean

Former solicitor Michael Lynn who is facing 21 charges relating to the alleged theft of almost €30 million from seven financial institutions will stand trial in January 2020.

In one of the sample charges before the court Mr Lynn (49), with an address in St Alban's Park, Sandymount, Dublin, is accused of stealing €4.1 million from Irish Nationwide on April 4, 2007.

In another sample count, he is charged with stealing €3.6 million from Ulster Bank on October 20, 2006.

Last March Mr Lynn was extradited to Ireland from Brazil, where he has been living for several years.

Karl Monahan BL, defending, told Judge Martin Nolan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court that his client has been in custody for some time. He said he was seeking the earliest possible trial date.

Cathleen Noctor BL, prosecuting, told the court that the trial is expected to last six to eight weeks.

A trial date of January 13, 2020 was set with and a pre-trial date of November 28, 2019. Mr Lynn was remanded in continuing custody.

more courts articles

DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules
Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London

More in this section

Dramatic bird on a wire rescue enthrals hundreds of shoppers Dramatic bird on a wire rescue enthrals hundreds of shoppers
Cyclist, 70s, dies in collision in Dublin city centre Cyclist, 70s, dies in collision in Dublin city centre
Dublin and Monaghan Bombing 50th anniversary Higgins lays wreath to mark 50th anniversary of bombing of Dublin and Monaghan
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited