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

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 22435Extortion

Man jailed over bid to extort €15,000 by telling couple he was holding their relative hostage

A man was jailed for attempting to extort €15,000 from a couple by telling them he was holding their relative hostage.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced11 Feb
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
2 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe told a couple he was holding their relative hostage (extra.ie)
  • sentenceThe man was jailed for attempting to extort €15,000 (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Feb2023
    Sentencedextra.ie, first report
    Man Jailed Over Bid To Extort €15,000 By Telling Couple He Was Holding Their Relative Hostage

    Reports the sentencing of a man for extortion by false claim of holding a relative hostage.

    convicted, male