Write a commentTwo men were sentenced last week at Newry Courthouse following the targeting of ATM Machines at banks in Newry and other locations across the province last year.
Following their convictions for a total of twelve counts of theft, three counts of possession of articles for the use of/or in connection with fraud and possession of criminal property, Marian Ciobanica was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment whilst Vasile Orbisor was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for three years.
The offences were committed between 24th October and 1st November 2013 and involved targeting ATM machines at banks in Newry, Banbridge, Lisburn, Lisburn Road, Finaghy and Belfast with money trapping devices.
Welcoming the sentencing, Investigating Officer, Detective Constable Andrea Ewart said, “ Following a complicated and time consuming investigation, I am pleased that the two men responsible for a trail of crime across the country have been stopped and brought to justice. I have worked closely with staff from the four banks affected in order to secure best evidence and, ultimately, a successful outcome to this case.”
Proceeds of the sale of a vehicle used by the men at the time of their arrests will be donated to a local Newry charity.
