Ballybofey man concerned in Xbox rip-off is fined

A Ballybofey man who conned one other man out of a deposit for an Xbox has been fined after showing in courtroom.

Joe Chambers, aged 21, appeared at Falcarragh District Courtroom charged with making good points by deception or loss below the Theft and Fraud Offences Act.

Sergeant Jim Collins advised the courtroom that on March third, 2021 a Conor O’Neill despatched a sum of €50 as a deposit to Chambers of Blue Cedars, Glenfin Street, Ballybofey.

The courtroom heard that Mr O’Neill, who’s from Cork, learn concerning the X-Field on Fb and had contacted Chambers.

Nonetheless, regardless of sending the deposit, Mr O’Neill by no means heard from Chambers once more.

Solicitor for the accused, Mr Patsy Gallagher, mentioned his consumer is at present a carer for some members of the family and that he has had habit points prior to now.

“He’s making an attempt to get himself again on the straight and slim,” added Mr Gallagher.

The courtroom was advised the €50 has been returned to Mr O’Neill since.

Choose Éiteáin Cunningham discovered the details confirmed and fined Chambers €150 and gave him 5 months to pay.

Ballybofey man concerned in Xbox rip-off is fined was final modified: September twentieth, 2023 by Employees Author