Man allegedly allowed his account be used in phishing scam
Tue, Mar 24, 2026
A young man who allegedly allowed his bank account be used in a phishing fraud has until June to decide whether he is going to plead guilty to the charge or have a date set for the hearing of the case.
This was decided at Galway District Court by Judge Valarie Corcoran when the basis case the Gardaí are bringing against him was outlined on Monday.
Adam Ruboneka, 11 Radharc na Greine, Monivea Road, Galway is represented by Cathy McDarby solicitor and received free legal aid when he told the judge that he earned €700 per fortnight.
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