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Man who withdrew money during ATM glitch has case dismissed
Summary
In a 2016 case, Judge Patrick McCartan dismissed charges against Sheshi Kota, a 40‑year‑old former Dublin resident, who withdrew €13,600 from an Ulster Bank ATM during a computer fault that allowed unlimited withdrawals. The prosecution failed to prove the existence of the legal entity "Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd." and that the bank had not consented to the withdrawals. Kota had pleaded not guilty to 23 counts of theft, claiming the withdrawals were overdrafts. The judge directed the jury to find him not guilty on all counts, noting that proving theft requires evidence of a legitimate owner and that the ATM's malfunction was not caused by Kota. The bank had later treated the matter as a civil debt and involved Gardaí, but Kota eventually repaid the money. The case was closed with no conviction.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who withdrew money during ATM glitch has case dismissed. Charges or matters: 23 counts of stealing cash, the property of "Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd." on June 22, 2012 at an Ulster Bank ATM at College Green, Dublin. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 12, 2012 Other
- June 22, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-06-23 Publication
Why: (Pictured: Judge Patrick McCartan who directed verdicts ¦ Credit: Collins) A judge has dismissed the case against a man accused of stealing money from a cash machine because he said the State had failed to prove the bank existed. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: 23 counts of stealing cash, the property of "Ulster Bank Ireland Ltd." on June 22, 2012 at an Ulster Bank ATM at College Green, Dublin (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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