Cleric has not been reimbursed by his bank, court hears, as man spared jail

Kelvin Kleinovas of Mayeston Green, St Margaret's, Finglas, Dublin. Photo: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

Kelvin Kleinovas of Mayeston Green, St Margaret’s, Finglas, Dublin. Photo: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

A parish priest had nearly €50,000 ­stolen from his personal bank account in a scam after he tried to pay a connection fee for broadband through online banking.

The priest told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court he believes the bank failed him as a customer.