Mortgage Fraud: could this be happening in Ireland?

Forensic accountants in the UK say there is at least as much as £17 billion of mortgage fraud on lenders books at the moment - a figure they suspect is the tip of the iceberg. They are especially concerned about money borrowed against property through forged owner ID. More here:

http://tinyurl.com/648flv

Michael Lynn...

johnfás wrote:

Michael Lynn...

Can anyone explain why he hasn't been arrested?

Because he hasn't been charged with a criminal offence.

His summons was related to a civil matter and consequently he can't be extradited. I believe the Gardaí are investigating him on a host of issues through CAB and that sort of thing so if they put out a warrant based on a criminal charge, arising from that investigation, they will be able to have him extradited back to Ireland.

johnfás wrote:

Because he hasn't been charged with a criminal offence.

His summons was related to a civil matter and consequently he can't be extradited. I believe the Gardaí are investigating him on a host of issues through CAB and that sort of thing so if they put out a warrant based on a criminal charge, arising from that investigation, they will be able to have him extradited back to Ireland.

They seem to be taking their time. When we are jailing single mothers for not paying their TV licence, its a bit rich.

They certainly are taking their time and I think most solicitors would rather see the whole thing over with and the guy in the slammer.

Can be tricky enough to get evidence on people from financial improprietry though. Look how long it took them to get 'Slab' Murphy.