The State is to bring witnesses from the US for the extradition hearing of a man wanted on fraud charges involving transactions of up to $15 million. Mr Albert Oldridge (73), of Caheragh, Drimoleague, Co Cork, (also known as Mr J. Latter) appeared on continuing bail before Dublin District Court yesterday on foot of a warrant issued by authorities in Detroit, Michigan.
He is accused of wire fraud, mail fraud and defrauding Swiss Cantobank, National Bank of Michigan and Mannistee Security Bank involving transactions of between $3.5 million and $15 million.