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:
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