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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21256Fraud (bogus tradesmen) · Co. Dublin

Man arrested over alleged 'bogus tradesmen' activity in Dublin

A man in his 50s was arrested in Dublin over alleged 'bogus tradesmen' activity after a man in his 70s handed over a substantial sum of cash to alleged bogus tradesmen for roofing works on a home in southeast Dublin. The incident date is not given. The arrest was reported on 4 May 2023, when gardaí said the arrested man had been released from custody and the investigation was ongoing. The latest reported development is that a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. No names or nationalities are given for the victim or the suspect.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested4 May
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man in his 50s has been arrested in Dublin over alleged 'bogus tradesmen' activities.
  • A man in his 70s handed over a substantial sum of cash to alleged bogus tradesmen.
Cause
The cash was handed over for roofing works.
Where
The roofing works were on a home in southeast Dublin.
When
The arrest was reported on 4 May 2023, and the date of the incident is not given.
Investigation
  • A garda investigation began after the cash was handed over.
  • The arrested man has since been released from custody.
  • Gardaí say the investigation is ongoing.
In court
A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Charges
No charge is reported in the article.
Other details
  • The victim is a man in his 70s and the suspect is a man in his 50s.
  • No names or nationalities are given for the victim or the suspect.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 50s has been arrested in Dublin over alleged 'bogus tradesmen' activities. (rte.ie)
  • whatA man in his 70s handed over a substantial sum of cash to alleged bogus tradesmen for roofing works. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe roofing works were on a home in southeast Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA garda investigation began after the cash was handed over. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe arrested man has been released from custody. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say the investigation is ongoing. (rte.ie)
  • courtA file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (rte.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 4 May2023
    Arrestedrte.ie, first report
    Man arrested for 'bogus tradesmen' activity in Dublin

    Reports the arrest of a man in his 50s, his release from custody, and that a file is being prepared for the DPP. No related case in the list.

    suspect, 50s, malevictim, 70s, male