16/06/2014

Suspected Fraud At Dublin Credit Union

A suspected fraud at a credit union in north Dublin is being investigated, according to gardai.

It is thought up to €400,000 is caught up in the alleged fraud, which is thought to have occurred at the Larkhill District Credit Union in Whitehall between 2002 and 2013.

It is believed the credit union has had to refund thousands of euro to customers after money was taken from their accounts.

Gardai in Santry said their investigations are ongoing.

(CD/IT)

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