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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12284Theft and fraud · Co. Dublin

Man jailed for theft and credit card fraud in Dublin

Simon Zeration (39), a UK resident, was jailed at the Circuit Criminal Court for theft and fraud-related offences committed in Dublin. He stole thousands of euros worth of items through credit card fraud over two days.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Oct
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSimon Zeration stole thousands of euros worth of items through credit card fraud. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe offences were committed in Dublin. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe thefts took place over two days. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at the Circuit Criminal Court. (gript.ie)
  • sentenceSimon Zeration was jailed for theft and fraud-related offences. (gript.ie)
  • otherSimon Zeration came to Ireland for the weekend. (gript.ie)
  • otherSimon Zeration fled Eritrea alone at the age of 12. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Oct2025
    Sentencedgript.ie, first report
    Former child refugee jailed for theft - Gript

    Reports the sentence and background of Simon Zeration, who was jailed for theft and credit card fraud committed in Dublin and who fled Eritrea alone at the age of 12.

    convicted, Simon Zeration, 39, namedSimon Zeration