Menu
22/04/2009
ATM 'Skimmer' Jailed
The actions of alert security guards who retrieved a so-called 'skimming device' and camera from an ATM cash machine have today led to a Romanian national receiving a two-year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Florian Lupu, aged 21, of Glenealy Downs, Clonsilla, pleaded guilty to possession of a skimming device and adapted camera at Beaumont Hospital on October 11, 2007.
Judge Frank O'Donnell toold Lupu, who has 23 previous convictions, that he had "shown consistent disregard for any strictures".
He also suspended the last year of Lupu's sentence but said: "Word has to go out that people doing what this man did must serve time."
Security staff in Beaumont Hospital became aware that a skimming device had been found on an ATM on the premises.
A security guard took up a surveillance position near the ATM, which members of the public were told not to use, and observed a man remove the device while Lupu tried to obscure him from the CCTV cameras.
Gardaí were then called and the two men arrested. The skimming device, which captured the details from the magnetic strips of cards used in the ATM, and a pinhole camera, which captured Personal Identification Numbers (PIN), were retrieved nearby.
Lupu also had a tube of super glue which he told gardaí he had bought it to repair the sole of his shoe.
(BMcC)
Florian Lupu, aged 21, of Glenealy Downs, Clonsilla, pleaded guilty to possession of a skimming device and adapted camera at Beaumont Hospital on October 11, 2007.
Judge Frank O'Donnell toold Lupu, who has 23 previous convictions, that he had "shown consistent disregard for any strictures".
He also suspended the last year of Lupu's sentence but said: "Word has to go out that people doing what this man did must serve time."
Security staff in Beaumont Hospital became aware that a skimming device had been found on an ATM on the premises.
A security guard took up a surveillance position near the ATM, which members of the public were told not to use, and observed a man remove the device while Lupu tried to obscure him from the CCTV cameras.
Gardaí were then called and the two men arrested. The skimming device, which captured the details from the magnetic strips of cards used in the ATM, and a pinhole camera, which captured Personal Identification Numbers (PIN), were retrieved nearby.
Lupu also had a tube of super glue which he told gardaí he had bought it to repair the sole of his shoe.
(BMcC)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
30 August 2016
200 New Jobs Announced By VistaMed In Co Leitrim
Up to 200 new jobs are to be created in Co Leitrim by VistaMed, the leading Irish catheter and extrusion provider to the global medical device industry. The jobs were announced at the official opening of VistaMed's new state-of-the-art Research and Development facility in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co.
200 New Jobs Announced By VistaMed In Co Leitrim
Up to 200 new jobs are to be created in Co Leitrim by VistaMed, the leading Irish catheter and extrusion provider to the global medical device industry. The jobs were announced at the official opening of VistaMed's new state-of-the-art Research and Development facility in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co.
26 February 2014
US Bank Scam Targets BoI Customers
A bank account skimming scam originating in the US and targeting Bank of Ireland branches in Ireland has been uncovered after customers noticed unusual transactions on their accounts.
US Bank Scam Targets BoI Customers
A bank account skimming scam originating in the US and targeting Bank of Ireland branches in Ireland has been uncovered after customers noticed unusual transactions on their accounts.
21 August 2012
Explosive Device Made Safe In Dublin
An explosive device was made safe by the Army early on Tuesday morning in Dublin. A bomb disposal team arrived at Cushlawn Park, Tallaght, at 2.35am to deal with the object outside a private home. Local people were evacuated, and the scene was declared safe at 3.20am.
Explosive Device Made Safe In Dublin
An explosive device was made safe by the Army early on Tuesday morning in Dublin. A bomb disposal team arrived at Cushlawn Park, Tallaght, at 2.35am to deal with the object outside a private home. Local people were evacuated, and the scene was declared safe at 3.20am.
22 September 2008
Suspicious Device Found At Dublin Pub
Bomb disposal experts were tasked to a Dublin pub on Sunday morning, after being alerted to the finding of a suspicious device. Experts examined the device found outside the north Dublin Jolly Toper premises, concealed in a package located in a vehicle in the car park on Church Street, Finglas at around 8.30am.
Suspicious Device Found At Dublin Pub
Bomb disposal experts were tasked to a Dublin pub on Sunday morning, after being alerted to the finding of a suspicious device. Experts examined the device found outside the north Dublin Jolly Toper premises, concealed in a package located in a vehicle in the car park on Church Street, Finglas at around 8.30am.
20 September 2013
Three Men Robbed Cash Van Of €40,000
Gardaí are looking for three men in connection with the armed robbery of cash-in-transit van at a shopping centre in Leopardstown on Thursday. The men held up security staff with a sawn-off shotgun at they were delivering money to ATM machines. A cash box containing €40,000 was taken and the men made their escape in a silver van.
Three Men Robbed Cash Van Of €40,000
Gardaí are looking for three men in connection with the armed robbery of cash-in-transit van at a shopping centre in Leopardstown on Thursday. The men held up security staff with a sawn-off shotgun at they were delivering money to ATM machines. A cash box containing €40,000 was taken and the men made their escape in a silver van.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
