Case No. 2627Fraud (romance fraud) · Co. Dublin
Man in his 30s arrested in Dublin over romance fraud via dating apps
A man in his 30s was arrested in the Dublin Metropolitan Region on 10 January 2025 as part of an ongoing investigation into a number of romance fraud complaints, after a search warrant was executed at a Dublin residence where electronic items were seized. He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 but has since been released.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested1 Jan
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatGardaí arrested a man in the Dublin Metropolitan Region as part of an ongoing investigation into romance fraud complaints. (garda.ie)
- whatThe investigation covers a number of romance fraud complaints in Ireland. (garda.ie)
- whatVictims were targeted through popular dating apps. (garda.ie)
- whatA number of electronic items were seized during the search. (garda.ie)
- whatA male in his 30s was arrested. (garda.ie)
- whatThe male has since been released from detention. (garda.ie)
- whenA search warrant was executed at a residence in Dublin on 10 January 2025. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe operation involved Gardaí from the DMR North Central, DMR South Central and Galway divisions. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe suspect was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Jan2025An Garda Síochána investigation into alleged offences of ‘Romance Fraud’
Initial report of the arrest, search warrant execution and seizure of electronic items; suspect released from detention with investigations ongoing.
suspect, 30s, male