Two Co Armagh men, accused of stealing from Curry's at Rushmere Shopping Centre while employees, are sent for crown court trial
Two Co Armagh men, accused of stealing from Curry’s at Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon while employees, have been sent for trial to the crown court.
Appearing at Craigavon Magistrates Court were Shaun Hannaway, aged 34, from Levaghery Gardens, Portadown and Matthew Turbitt, aged 25, from Annahugh Park, Loughgall.
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No details of the case were shared with the court, however the charges were put to both defendants.
Hannaway is accused of fraud by abuse of position between March 31, 2023 and August 27, 2024 by creating false refund transactions.
He is further accused of six counts of thefts by employee in dates between August 19, and October 21, 2024 in that he stole quantities of cash.
Turbitt is also accused of fraud by abuse of position between February 14, 2023 and October 15, 2024 as well as four counts of theft by employee in that he stole quantities of cash between August 13 and September 4, 2024.
A prosecutor submitted that based on the papers before the court there is a prima facie case to answer. Neither barristers for the defendants – Mr Damien Halleron, representing Hannaway, and Mr Conor Lunny representing Turbitt – had any contrary submissions.
Both men, who were in the dock, declined to say anything in relation to the charges or submit anything in writing.
The two defendants were released on their own bail of £500 to appear at Craigavon Crown Court on May 21 for arraignment.
An application for legal aid for counsel on behalf of both defendants was granted by the district judge.