Defendant used a fake licence to open a Revolut bank account
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A BRAZILIAN national was convicted and fined at Carlow District Court for using a fake driver’s license to open a Revolut bank account. Menezes Tazio (33), Pembroke Court, Carlow pleaded guilty to the use of a false instrument.
A Portuguese interpreter was present to translate the proceedings for Mr Tazio.
The court heard that on 29 August 2023, Mr Tazio opened a Revolut bank account with a Brazilian passport. Then, on 6 January 2025, Mr Tazio opened another Revolut bank account using a fake Spanish driver’s licence.
Thereafter, Mr Tazio was arrested and taken to Carlow Garda Station, where he made a full admission in relation to the matter. He was subsequently charged with using a false instrument.
The court heard that Mr Tazio was residing in Carlow at the time of the offence, had no previous convictions and fully co-operated with gardaí.
John O’Sullivan, representing the defendant, told the court that Mr Tazio had been living here for ten years, hoped to become an Irish citizen and was engaged with three children. Mr O’Sullivan made an application for probation on his client’s behalf.
Judge Geraldine Carthy said that Mr Tazio was guilty contrary to section 26 of the for using a false instrument. She said that the mitigating factors were his admission and having no previous offences and the aggravating factor was his use of a false instrument.
Judge Carthy convicted and fined Mr Tazio €500, with 120 days to pay.
Mr O’Sullivan asked the court to fix recognisances and Judge Carthy set it at €600 own bond.
