Ireland Ghost broker Egidijus Aleliunas jailed for five years over false insurance policies
Egidijus Aleliunas (43), of The Paddocks Way, Adamstown, Lucan, operated as a so-called ghost broker from 2010 until 2017, selling false insurance policies and forged no claims bonuses for a fee advertised on Facebook. The investigation began in 2017 after Aviva noticed no claims bonuses signed by the same person, and insurers have linked 236 policies to him across seven companies. Aleliunas pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to multiple counts, including deception and possessing and transferring proceeds of criminal conduct, while Anastasija Pavola (37), Viaceslav Pavlov (68) and Natalja Pavlova (65), all originally from Lithuania, also pleaded guilty. Judge Martin Nolan jailed Aleliunas for five years and gave each of the other three a suspended two-year sentence, as reported on 20 February 2024.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Egidijus Aleliunas, a security guard, acted as a ghost broker selling false insurance policies and no claims bonuses.
- He advertised his service on Facebook and charged customers a fee, most of whom believed he was a legitimate broker.
- He bought legitimate policies online using false information and forged no claims bonuses.
- Where
- Aleliunas lived at The Paddocks Way, Adamstown, Lucan, County Dublin.
- The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
- When
- Aleliunas operated as a ghost broker from 2010 until 2017.
- Investigation
- The investigation started in 2017 after Aviva noticed no claims bonuses signed by the same person.
- Seven insurance companies were affected, and insurers have linked 236 policies to Aleliunas.
- Charges
- Aleliunas pleaded guilty to multiple counts, including deception, possession of false documents, use of a false instrument, and possessing and transferring proceeds of criminal conduct.
- In court
- Pavola, Pavlov and Pavlova pleaded guilty and were found to have transferred money to Dubai on Aleliunas's behalf.
- Sentence
- Judge Martin Nolan jailed Aleliunas for five years.
- Pavola, Pavlov and Pavlova each received a suspended two-year sentence.
- Other details
- €182,000 was seized from several bank accounts, and eight cars, six watches and €4,000 in cash were also seized.
- All four accused are originally from Lithuania.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAleliunas was a security guard who acted as a ghost broker selling false insurance policies and no claims bonuses. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe advertised the service on Facebook and charged a fee to customers, most of whom believed he was a legitimate broker. (irishtimes.com)
- whereAleliunas lived at The Paddocks Way, Adamstown, Lucan. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- whenAleliunas operated as a ghost broker from 2010 until 2017. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigation started in 2017 after Aviva noticed no claims bonuses signed by the same person. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeAleliunas pleaded guilty to multiple counts including deception, possession of false documents, use of a false instrument and possessing and transferring proceeds of criminal conduct. (irishtimes.com)
- courtPavola, Pavlov and Pavlova pleaded guilty and were each found to have transferred money to Dubai on Aleliunas's behalf. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceJudge Martin Nolan imposed a custodial sentence of five years on Aleliunas. (irishtimes.com)
- sentencePavola, Pavlov and Pavlova each received a suspended two-year sentence. (irishtimes.com)
- otherSeven insurance companies were affected, and the insurers have linked 236 policies to Aleliunas. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe insurance companies have linked 236 insurance policies to Aleliunas. (irishtimes.com)
- other€182,000 was seized from a number of bank accounts, and eight cars, six watches and €4,000 cash were also seized. (irishtimes.com)
- otherAll four accused are originally from Lithuania. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Feb2024‘Ghost broker’ who sold false insurance policies jailed for five years
Sentencing report with names, sentences and details of the investigation and seizures. No existing case matches this sentencing.
convicted, Egidijus Aleliunas, 43, male, namedEgidijus Aleliunasconvicted, Anastasija Pavola, 37, female, namedAnastasija Pavolaconvicted, Viaceslav Pavlov, 68, male, namedViaceslav Pavlovconvicted, Natalja Pavlova, 65, female, namedNatalja Pavlova