Darragh McGinn, 64, sentenced to 2 years in prison for stealing €53,500 from customers of his camper van business between 2011 and 2019.

Darragh McGinn, 64, of County Wicklow, was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to five thefts totaling €53,500 from customers of his camper van business, ECC Leisure Limited, between 2011 and 2019. A Garda investigation found total losses reached €111,500, with McGinn using new customer funds to cover old debts. He was previously disqualified from directorship in 2018 and fined in 2014 for illegal gas work. McGinn, who claimed business struggles after the 2008 crash and was diagnosed with colon cancer, brought €10,000 from his brother to compensate victims. Judge Patrick Quinn imposed three-year sentences with the final 12 months suspended, requiring good behavior, and ordered the €10,000 distributed to victims. A probation report rated him a moderate risk of reoffending, and authorities noted he may still operate a repair business online.