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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2591Theft, unlawful use of false documents (social welfare fraud) · Co. Dublin

Faizal Akbar charged over 12-year €48,000 social welfare fraud using fake Afghan passport

Faizal Akbar, 60, of Benburb Street, Dublin 7, was charged at Dublin District Court with 12 counts of theft totalling €48,000 and unlawful use of two false documents, including an Afghan passport, in a social welfare fraud spanning 2008 to 2019. He was remanded in a €500 bond and ordered to appear next month to enter a plea.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged8 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe alleged fraud involved €48,000 in social welfare payments over 12 years. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHe was charged at Bridewell Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeFaizal Akbar, 60, of Benburb Street, Dublin 7, was charged with 12 counts of theft and unlawful use of two false documents including an Afghan passport between 2008 and 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Treasa Kelly. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Kelly granted a disclosure order. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHe was remanded in a bond of €500 and ordered to appear in court again next month to enter a plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe made no reply before being handed true copies of the charges. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe was warned to notify gardaí of any address change and to remain in the jurisdiction. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe was on social welfare and was granted legal aid. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Jan2025
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man accused of using fake Afghan passport during a 12-year €48,000 welfare fraud

    First court appearance; charged at Bridewell Garda station; remanded in €500 bond; plea to be entered next month; DPP directed summary disposal if guilty plea otherwise Circuit Court trial.

    accused, Faizal Akbar, 60, male, Pakistani, named, non-irishFaizal Akbar