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Case No. 13463Fraud (fraudulent voucher used to pay for goods) · Co. Longford · 11 Nov 2024

Longford woman given Probation Act over fraudulent voucher at Tesco

Ann McDonnell pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to taking goods from Tesco, Longford Shopping Centre, using a fraudulent voucher on 11 November 2024. The judge applied the Probation Act.

  1. Reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman used a fraudulent coupon to pay 0.04c instead of €15 for selected items. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe goods were taken from Tesco at Longford Shopping Centre, Richmond Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 11 November 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were called to the retail outlet at 12.30pm after the deputy manager reported the fraudulent coupon. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe woman was arrested and brought to Longford Garda Station. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtShe pleaded guilty at the local district court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHer solicitor asked for the case to be adjourned so she could show she was dealing with her difficulties. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge felt further resources to deal with the case were not necessary. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge applied the Probation Act. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherShe told gardaí she received a fraudulent voucher for items discounted to 0.04 cent, which were valued at €15. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe goods were not recovered. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherShe had 26 previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jun2025
    Otherlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford woman used fraudulent voucher to buy goods at local shop

    Reports the guilty plea at Longford District Court, the Probation Act disposal, the garda account of the arrest, and that the goods were not recovered.

    accused, Ann McDonnell, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ann McDonnell