Westmeath Council Fraud Investigation Closed

County Cathaoirleach Liam McDaniel believes the case might help other local authorities in future.

Gardaí are closing an investigation into the theft of over €500,000 from Westmeath County Council.

The incident occurred last February when scammers contacted the local authority about a supplier changing bank details with a request for an update of the local authority's payment details.

A sum of €515,000 was transferred to the account which was later flagged as a scam and led to both internal and external investigations by the local authority and Gardaí.

The chair of Westmeath County Council Liam McDaniel says it could benefit other local authorities:

More from Midlands News

Download Our App