Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12847False instrument (fake driving licence), possession of stolen goods · Co. Dublin

Man charged with using fake driving licence and possessing stolen goods in Dublin

Merabi Giorgadze, 41, of Church Road, East Wall, Dublin, appeared before Dublin District Court on 25 August 2025 charged with driving with a fake licence and being in possession of €200 worth of stolen cosmetics. Gardaí confirmed the driving licence was a false instrument.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí confirmed the driving licence was fake. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe accused lives on Church Road, East Wall, Dublin. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with driving with a fake licence. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with being in possession of €200 worth of stolen cosmetics. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Dublin District Court. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Aug2025
    In courtgript.ie, first report
    Gardaí say driving licence of accused is fake - Gript

    First report of the case. The accused appeared at Dublin District Court on 25 August 2025 on two charges: using a false instrument (driving with a fake licence) and possession of stolen goods (€200 worth of cosmetics). Gardaí confirmed the licence was fake.

    accused, Merabi Giorgadze, 41, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Merabi Giorgadze