#Fraud
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife charged with fraud and breach of trust
Netanyahu himself is under investigation on suspicion of corruption offences.
David Drumm handed six-year jail term for conspiracy to defraud and false accounting
The sentencing comes after one of the longest trials in the history of the State.
Nine people arrested for 'fraudulently benefitting from Grenfell fire'
The amounts involved range from £20,000 to £100,000.
Convicted of a €7.2 billion fraud - David Drumm was Anglo's man 'who called the shots' at the infamous bank
He will be sentenced on 20 June.
Former Anglo CEO David Drumm has been found guilty
The trial has been one of the longest-running in the history of the State.
Police hunt for suspected serial fraudster who stole around €260,000 and failed to appear in court
He is wanted for questioning.
Man who falsely claimed father died in Grenfell Tower fire jailed for fraud
The man used the name of a real victim to claim money and free hotel accommodation.
Case against former Anglo chief David Drumm concludes
Drumm faces charges of alleged conspiracy to defraud Anglo depositors by inflating the Anglo deposit total by €7.2 billion in September 2008.
Two arrested after Spanish company duped into transferring money to Irish bank account
Another man was arrested for similar offences in Dublin today.
Man jailed for over 10 years after brandishing fake gun at children from car before speeding off
Peter Brown had been identified from CCTV footage as having pointed a ‘gun’ at a group of youths at a children’s playground in August 2017.
Facebook's biggest Black Lives Matter page exposed as a fraud after it accepted thousands in donations
The fake page had almost 700,000 followers.
Woman who pretended to be widow of Grenfell Tower victim jailed for four years
The total value of her fraud was more than €21,000.
Kildare councillor pleads guilty to fraudulently lodging €200,000 into his account from a housing agency
“This is a serious breach of trust and confidence,” the sitting judge said yesterday.
Couple in Kildare sentenced over 'one of largest welfare fraud cases in the State'
The couple claimed rent allowance to pay off a mortgage that the husband got under a false name.
Gardaí investigate potential Islamic extremist link to €500k invoice fraud against Dublin Zoo Exclusive
A “substantial amount” of the money has been recovered but detectives are now probing the origins of the scam.
Woman who pretended to be widow of Grenfell Tower victim convicted of fraud
She lated claimed her made-up husband had actually survived and taken refuge in a cave
Five people arrested in connection with scam that cost Dublin Zoo €500k
Searches were carried out at properties in Tipperary and Dublin today.
Judge extends sentence suspension so woman who stole €460k can join support scheme
The woman stole the funds from a financial services firm to help keep her ill husband’s business afloat.
Ex-Trump campaign chief hit with more fraud charges
Paul Manafort and his former partner were already indicted for money laundering and tax evasion.
Whistleblowers left frustrated as 'massive backlog' delays investigation of white collar crime
There are not enough gardai with the expertise to investigate this often complex type of crime, according to experts working in the area.
Music teacher claimed €175,000 in welfare while living in €3,000 penthouse apartment, court told
He is repaying €100 a week.
Businesses warned to vigilant as over €700,000 lost in the past month from invoice fraud
Gardaí said today that there had been numerous attempts by scammers to carry out invoice redirect fraud on businesses.
Christmas shopping on the move? Gardaí warn to only shop online when on personal WiFi
In the first six months of this year there has been €16.6 million gross card fraud.
Tennis star Maria Sharapova named in luxury housing fraud probe in India
Prospective buyers were told the complex would house a tennis academy, a clubhouse and a helipad.
'A fraud': Judge rules woman deliberately set trap for other driver in insurance scam
Mr Justice Raymond Groarke said Angela McDonagh set up the claim in an “amateur fashion”.
Man who claimed wife and child died in Grenfell Tower pleads guilty to fraud
Anh Nhu Nguyen claimed £12,500 in financial support after the fire.
Pensioner who stole over €200,000 in State benefits avoids jail
She has been given a suspended sentence.
Man who stole €76,000 in welfare payments while running a successful courier business avoids jail
46-year-old Richard Burbridge committed the offences while operating a courier contract for the Courts Service.
Gardaí urge anyone with evidence relating to false breath test figures to come forward
Gardaí released the statement this evening.
Israel prime minister's wife facing charges of fraud for allegedly overspending public funds
It’s alleged that Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife spent over $100,000 in public funds on private meals at the prime minister’s official residence.
Most people at risk of fraud or hacking through messaging apps, researchers say
Only 14% of people studied were securing their messaging apps properly.
'At least one million votes' were fraudulent in Venezuelan election says polling company
The Attorney General has launched an investigation into what she called scandalous electoral fraud.
US freezes assets of Venezuelan leader Maduro in wake of deadly response to disputed election
At least 10 people died amid violent protests disputing Sunday’s election in the South American country.
London businessman found guilty of selling horsemeat labelled as beef for profit
The businessman was found guilty of fraud after relabelling horsemeat mixed with beef as 100% beef.
Poll: Have you ever fallen victim to a mail fraud or email scam?
Guarding your personal and bank details is essential for modern living, but it’s possible for even the wary to be caught out occasionally.
Female pensioner arrested after 74-year-old man scammed out of thousands of pounds
The man had been the victim of a scam involving alleged Ministry of Justice bank charges.
Man jailed for stealing €175,000 from the BBC to fund 'lifestyle of cars and holidays'
52-year-old Lee Richardson admitted the fraud after being investigated by the London Met Police’s online fraud unit.
Insurers tell court they've uncovered 'organised and sophisticated multi-million euro fraud ring'
Zurich Insurance believe they have uncovered an Eastern European fraud ring behind fake damages claims.
Promoters issue warning as Ed Sheeran tickets pop up on resale websites at inflated prices
Over 300,000 tickets have been sold for the singer’s seven dates in Cork, Galway, Dublin and Belfast.
Change to Leo's campaign: Only those convicted of fraud over €5,000 to have names published
The names will be published on a quarterly basis on the Department of Social Protection’s website.
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