Lawyer Sanctioned for Fraud
September 22, 2026
A lawyer has been sanctioned by the Disciplinary Council for serious fraud charges. He solicited €20,000 from a citizen, claiming that a friend had been arrested and that the money was needed for his release. The Council's decision followed an investigation revealing false representations and conspiracy involvement. The lawyer had a previous disciplinary conviction. Ultimately, he was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.