Remand for addict in credit card swindle

A Cocaine addict involved in a massive credit card scam has been remanded in custody for sentence on February 26th next at Dublin…

A Cocaine addict involved in a massive credit card scam has been remanded in custody for sentence on February 26th next at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Mohammed Saleem (36), of Thomas Clarke Tower, Ballymun, Dublin pleaded guilty to 17 sample counts out of 44 involving cards issued by American Express, Visa and Mastercard.

The offences happened between December 19th, 2000 and May 10th, 2001. Some included the possession of a number of altered credit cards with the intention of committing larceny.