Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0756Fraud, deception, forgery, using a false instrument · Co. Dublin

Denise O'Brien appears in Dublin court on 98 fraud charges

Denise O'Brien, a 42-year-old woman from Tralee, Co Kerry, appeared at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 23 June 2026 accused of 98 counts of fraud, including deception, forgery, and using a false instrument. A bench warrant had been issued against her the previous week after she failed to appear, saying she believed the court date was 18 June rather than 15 June. She was readmitted to bail on her own bond of €100 with conditions including daily sign-on at a Garda station, surrender of her passport, and no application for other travel documents. She has not yet entered a plea, and her arraignment is set for 16 November 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged23 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Denise O'Brien, 42, is accused of 98 counts of fraud, including deception, forgery, and using a false instrument.
Where
The case is before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
When
She appeared on 23 June 2026 and her arraignment is set for 16 November 2026.
Charges
The 98 counts are under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
In court
  • A bench warrant was issued against her the week before her 23 June appearance after she failed to attend.
  • She was readmitted to bail on her own bond of €100 with conditions including daily sign-on, surrender of her passport, and no application for other travel documents.
Other details
  • She said she did not appear the previous Monday because she believed the date was 18 June rather than 15 June, and had a rail ticket purchased for 18 June.
  • She has not yet entered a plea.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeShe is accused of 98 counts under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe charges include deception, forgery, and using a false instrument. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtShe appeared at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on Monday, 23 June 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA bench warrant had been issued against her the previous week. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtShe was readmitted to bail on her own bond of €100. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtShe must sign on daily at a local Garda station and provide her phone number. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtShe must surrender her passport and not apply for any other travel documents. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherShe did not appear the previous Monday because she believed the date was 18 June rather than 15 June. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherShe had evidence of a rail ticket purchased for 18 June. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherShe has not yet entered a plea. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jun2026
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Woman appears in court accused of 98 counts of fraud

    First court appearance after a bench warrant was issued; arraignment set for 16 November 2026; readmitted to bail with conditions.

    accused, 42, female, irish (judged from name)