Tallaght bank fake bomb scare, Digi Mart USA News (Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland): A 31-year-old man has been charged with attempted robbery after he allegedly carried a cardboard box into an AIB branch in Tallaght, Dublin, and claimed it contained a bomb. The incident occurred on November 13, according to gardaí, who said the man appeared before Dublin District Court.
Gardaí told the court that the accused, Mihail Borcsi, 31, of Manorfield, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath, entered the bank at Village Crescent and went to the ATM area, where he allegedly wrote a note demanding €50,000 and stating that he had a bomb.
He was then reportedly taken to a private room with a manager, where he showed the note.
The manager allegedly pressed a panic alarm, and the man fled, throwing the box into a bin. The bank was evacuated and the area was cordoned off.
The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was alerted but the callout was cancelled after the box was inspected and found not to contain an explosive device.
Gardaí also said CCTV footage allegedly shows the suspect setting fire to objects in a nearby car park. He has not been charged over that incident, but further charges are expected.
He faces two additional charges of possessing stolen property, a fleece top and a sweater, allegedly taken from a nearby shop.
Judge Brendan Toale remanded Mr Borcsi in custody. Defence counsel said his client has bipolar disorder and has not had medication for a year and a half, and the judge directed medical and psychological attention for him in custody.
He is due to appear again by video link at Cloverhill District Court.
