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Case No. 16450Theft and making a false report · Co. Kilkenny · 22 Dec 2018

Kilkenny couple sentenced over false stolen-car insurance claim

Hamid Musad and Emma Musad, of Oak Cottage, Knockhouse, Kilmacow, Co Kilkenny, reported their Toyota Hilux stolen from their home on December 22, 2018, and claimed €16,500 from their insurer, which agreed payment on January 31, 2019. The vehicle was reported recovered on February 26, 2019, and after an insurance investigator complained to gardaí, the couple were convicted by a unanimous jury at Kilkenny Circuit Court of theft and making a false report. Judge Quinn jailed Hamid Musad for two years and suspended Emma Musad's four-year sentence in full. The sentences were handed down on Monday, July 29, 2024, which is the latest development.

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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced29 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
Hamid Musad and Emma Musad were convicted of theft and of making a false report after claiming their family car had been stolen.
Where
The Toyota Hilux was reported stolen from the Musads' home at Oak Cottage, Knockhouse, Kilmacow, Co Kilkenny.
When
The Toyota Hilux was reported stolen on December 22, 2018.
Cause
A padlock on a gate was cut and the vehicle was taken.
Investigation
  • Insurance investigator Colm Fetherstone made a complaint to gardaí.
  • A third search warrant was obtained for the Musads' bank records, and gardaí obtained evidence from the bank.
Other details
  • The insurance claim of €16,500 was agreed for payment on January 31, 2019.
  • The vehicle was reported recovered on February 26, 2019, and Hamid Musad had paid €8,000 to the person who recovered it.
  • No money was repaid to the insurance company.
  • The judge described the defendants as having spun a web of deceit with the insurance company and gardaí.
In court
  • Following a three-week jury trial, unanimous guilty verdicts were returned on theft and false report charges against both defendants.
  • Judge Quinn sentenced the defendants at Kilkenny Circuit Court on Monday, July 29, 2024.
Sentence
  • Hamid Musad was given four years for theft with the final two suspended, and two years for making a false report to run concurrently, back-dated to when he was remanded in custody on March 15, so he was jailed for two years.
  • Emma Musad was given a four-year sentence, suspended in full, with the judge citing her health difficulties and the care of the couple's younger children.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe vehicle was reported stolen from the Musads' home. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe Toyota Hilux was reported stolen on December 22, 2018. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationInsurance investigator Colm Fetherstone made a complaint to gardaí. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationA third search warrant was obtained for the bank records of the Musads, and gardaí obtained evidence from the bank. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe couple were convicted of falsely claiming their family car had been stolen and making an insurance claim that paid out €16,500. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe trial was a three-week jury trial that ended in unanimous guilty verdicts on theft and false report charges against both defendants. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Quinn returned to Kilkenny Circuit Court on the Monday for sentencing. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceHamid Musad was jailed for two years. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceHamid Musad received four years for theft, with the final two years suspended. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceHamid Musad was given two years for making a false report, to run concurrently, back-dated to when he was remanded in custody on March 15. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceEmma Musad was given a four-year sentence, which was suspended in full. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge suspended Emma Musad's sentence in full, citing her health difficulties and the care of the couple's younger children. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherA padlock on a gate was cut and the vehicle taken. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe insurance claim of €16,500 was agreed for payment on January 31, 2019. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe vehicle was reported recovered on February 26, 2019, and Mr Musad had paid €8,000 to the person who recovered it. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherNo money was repaid to the insurance company. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe judge described the defendants as having spun a web of deceit with the insurance company and gardaí. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jul2024
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny husband and wife sentenced to prison for 'web of deceit' insurance claim

    Reports the sentencing of Hamid and Emma Musad after a three-week jury trial. Hamid Musad was jailed for two years and Emma Musad's four-year sentence was suspended in full.

    convicted, Hamid Musad, 51, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Hamid Musadconvicted, Emma Musad, 46, female, named, irish (judged from name)Emma Musad