The former CEO of a non profit electronic equipment recycling company conducted large-scale financial fraud on the firm of at least €3.3m over a period of years, it has been claimed in Commercial Court proceedings. It is claimed Mr Tobin approved payments totalling some €2.4m to Neill's Ecoplex between 2020 and 2024 for battery collection services at grossly inflated prices. Photo: MaxwellsNews in 90 Seconds, Monday January 19It is claimed Mr Tobin approved payments of around €915,000 to EC Environmental, whose majority shareholder is Dean Tobin. Further investigations into his conduct were carried out by Teneo forensic accountants when the alleged financial regularities, which Mr Tobin denies, came to light. "ERP harbours certain reservations about the accuracy of the information provided regarding the defendant's health", Mr Burgess said.

Source: Irish Independent January 20, 2026 06:18 UTC