Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23221Theft (distraction scam) · Co. Kilkenny

Man due in court over distraction scams in Kilkenny

A male was arrested in Dublin on 12 October 2026 and is being questioned at Kilkenny Garda Station in relation to at least four 'distraction' scams at retail premises in Kilkenny. He is due to appear before Kilkenny District Court on 13 October 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested12 Oct
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA male was arrested in Dublin on 12 October 2026 (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe alleged scam involves a person entering a retail premises and looking for change from a €100 note in various denominations, causing confusion and resulting in a loss (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe suspect is being questioned in relation to at least four incidents of this type in Kilkenny (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect is being detained and questioned at Kilkenny Garda Station (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe suspect is due to appear before Kilkenny District Court on 13 October 2026 (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Oct2026
    Arrestedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man due in court over 'distraction scams' in Kilkenny

    First report of the arrest and upcoming court appearance; details the method of the scam and the number of incidents.

    suspect, male