Ireland Case No. 4269Fraud (accommodation/rental fraud) · Co. Cork
Man arrested for accommodation fraud in Skibbereen, Co. Cork
A man was arrested and brought before Bandon District Court on 18 December 2025 after Gardaí in Skibbereen determined a rental advert was fraudulent when a woman reported being refused access to a property she had signed a rental agreement and paid a deposit for.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court19 Dec
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatA man was arrested in connection with an accommodation fraud case in West Cork (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA woman signed a rental agreement and paid a deposit but was refused access to the property (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe man had no right to rent out the property in question (corkbeo.ie)
- whatGardaí determined the advert to be fraudulent (corkbeo.ie)
- whenGardaí in Skibbereen reviewed the advert on Tuesday and became suspicious (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí conducted a search of a local residence and seized documents, mobile phones and other items of evidentiary value (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí issued a public appeal for people who have experienced accommodation fraud (corkbeo.ie)
- courtThe man was brought before Bandon District Court on Thursday (corkbeo.ie)
- otherAccommodation fraud figures increased by 22% in the first six months of the year (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 19 Dec2025Man arrested for rental fraud in West Cork as Gardaí issue public appeal
First report of the arrest, property search and court appearance in connection with the Skibbereen accommodation fraud.
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