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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10460Fraud · Co. Donegal · 2 Sep 2022

Donegal man fined for insurance fraud using no claims bonus

Sean Forker, 54, of Saltpans, Dungloe, County Donegal, admitted that on September 2, 2022, he dishonestly induced Aviva Insurance to issue a second motor policy by using a no claims bonus certificate after saying his first vehicle had been sold, which it had not. Gardaí were notified and he attended for interview. At the March 2026 sitting of Dungloe District Court he pleaded guilty to an offence contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, and Judge Emile Daly imposed a €750 fine to be paid within six months, as reported on March 16, 2026. The defence said he had obtained the cover to help a cousin coming from the US for a wedding.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Sean Forker, 54, of Saltpans, Dungloe, obtained insurance for a motor vehicle.
  • Forker then obtained an insurance certificate for a second vehicle.
Where
The case was heard at Dungloe District Court, County Donegal.
When
Forker admitted that on September 2, 2022, he dishonestly induced Aviva Insurance.
Cause
  • Forker used a no claims bonus certificate to obtain the second policy.
  • Forker said he had sold his first vehicle, but had not.
Investigation
Gardaí were notified and Forker attended for interview.
Charges
Forker admitted an offence contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
In court
Forker pleaded guilty at the March sitting of Dungloe District Court.
Sentence
Judge Emile Daly imposed a fine of €750, to be paid within six months.
Other details
  • Forker had one previous conviction for driving without insurance, from 2007, and no previous theft-related convictions.
  • The defence said Forker was helping a cousin coming from the US for a wedding who wanted a vehicle.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSean Forker obtained insurance for a motor vehicle. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatForker obtained an insurance certificate for a second vehicle. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenForker admitted that on September 2, 2022, he dishonestly induced Aviva Insurance. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeForker used a no claims bonus to obtain a second policy. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeForker said he had sold his first vehicle, but had not. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were notified and Forker attended for interview. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe offence is contrary to Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dungloe District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtForker pleaded guilty. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Emile Daly imposed a fine of €750, to be paid within six months. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherForker had one previous conviction for driving without insurance, from 2007, and no previous theft-related convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the cousin was coming from the US for a wedding and wanted a vehicle. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2026
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal man with fraudulent insurance policy said he was helping a US cousin

    Reports the conviction and €750 fine at Dungloe District Court, with the defence explanation that the insurance was a favour for a US cousin.

    convicted, Sean Forker, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Forker