Ireland Bundoran man remanded on bail over alleged Tallaght car wash fraud
Wais Zazai, a 36-year-old Afghan man of Bundoran, is alleged to have dishonestly induced a car wash worth €60 from Green Auto Spa in The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght, on March 29, 2026, with Ahassan Sheet named as the victim. He failed to appear at Tallaght District Court for the alleged offence and was arrested on June 2, 2026, when a bench warrant was executed, then taken to Ballyshannon Garda Station. He appeared at Donegal District Court at Ballyshannon Courthouse, where Judge Cunningham told him he could not make deals when it comes to court. He was remanded on bail with no further bail conditions to appear at Tallaght District Court on June 4, 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court3 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The alleged offence is fraud, with Ahassan Sheet named as the victim.
- The accused is Wais Zazai, 36, of Bundoran.
- Zazai is described as an Afghan man, and he said he was an Afghan national.
- Where
- The alleged offence took place at Green Auto Spa in The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin.
- When
- The alleged offence was on March 29, 2026.
- He was arrested on June 2, 2026, when a bench warrant for his arrest was executed.
- Charges
- Zazai is alleged to have dishonestly induced a car wash worth €60 from Green Auto Spa.
- The charge is contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
- In court
- Zazai failed to appear at Tallaght District Court for the alleged offence.
- He appeared at Donegal District Court, held at Ballyshannon Courthouse.
- Judge Cunningham told him he could not make deals when it comes to court.
- He was remanded on bail to appear at Tallaght District Court on June 4, 2026, with no further bail conditions.
- Other details
- He was taken to Ballyshannon Garda Station after his arrest.
- He said he had been advised by a relative that he did not need to go to court, and that he followed the rules and regulations in Ireland.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged offence took place at Green Auto Spa in The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence was on March 29, 2026. (donegallive.ie)
- whenHe was arrested on June 2, 2026. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeZazai is alleged to have dishonestly induced a car wash worth €60 from Green Auto Spa. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
- courtHe had failed to appear at Tallaght District Court for the alleged offence. (donegallive.ie)
- courtHe appeared at Donegal District Court, held at Ballyshannon Courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
- courtJudge Cunningham told him he could not make deals when it comes to court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtHe was remanded on bail to appear at Tallaght District Court on June 4, 2026. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThere were no further bail conditions. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHe was taken to Ballyshannon Garda Station after his arrest. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHe said he had been advised by a relative that he did not need to go to court. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHe said he followed the rules and regulations in Ireland. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHe said he was an Afghan national. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Jun2026Judge warns Bundoran defendant ‘no deals when it comes to court’
Reports the Donegal District Court appearance at Ballyshannon, the judge's warning, the charge details, the Afghan nationality given by the accused, and the bail conditions. The alleged offence occurred in Tallaght, Dublin.
accused, Wais Zazai, 36, male, Afghan, named, non-irishWais Zazaivictim, Ahassan SheetAhassan Sheet