Elderly Irish farmer duped out of €24,000 by convicted fraudster; judge considers jail time.
An 82-year-old Irish farmer lost €24,000 after a man he befriended, James O'Driscoll, fraudulently took the money following the farmer's accidental overissuance of a cheque. O'Driscoll, with 68 prior convictions, admitted guilt. The bank reimbursed the farmer, but O'Driscoll hasn't repaid the funds. Judge Sinead Behan, emphasizing the need to protect the elderly, is considering a custodial sentence.
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