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. 13016Fraud (using a false instrument) · Co. Longford

Sentencing adjourned for Longford man convicted of insurance fraud

Mauricio Coutinho Oliveira, a 36-year-old man from Lanesboro, county Longford, was charged with using a false RSA No Claims Bonus Certificate at Liberty Insurance on Dublin Road, county Cavan, between December 2021 and May 2023, allegedly reducing his insurance quote by €1,388.04. He first appeared at Longford District Court in August 2025 without entering a plea and was remanded on continuing bail. He later pleaded guilty to the charge of deception. In October 2026, sentencing was adjourned for a second time while he awaits Irish citizenship, described as imminent, and he was listed to appear on 16 February.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Aug
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
He allegedly used a false RSA No Claims Bonus Certificate at Liberty Insurance, reducing his insurance quote by €1,388.04.
Where
  • The alleged offence occurred at Liberty Insurance, Dublin Road, county Cavan.
  • He resides at Curreen View, Ballyclare, Lanesboro, county Longford.
When
The alleged offence occurred on a date unknown between December 2, 2021 and May 14, 2023.
Investigation
Liberty Insurance reported suspected fraudulent activity on an insurance policy, which led to an investigation.
Charges
He was charged with using a false RSA No Claims Bonus Certificate and with deceiving Liberty Insurance into accepting it.
In court
  • He appeared at Longford District Court in August 2025, did not enter a plea, was remanded on continuing bail, and the case was adjourned to 21 October 2025.
  • He pleaded guilty to the charge of deception.
  • In October 2026, sentencing was adjourned for a second time while he awaits Irish citizenship, described as imminent, and he was listed to appear on 16 February.
Other details
An interpreter was present in court.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is 36 years old (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence occurred at Liberty Insurance, Dublin Road, county Cavan. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereHe resides at Curreen View, Ballyclare, Lanesboro (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on a date unknown between December 2, 2021 and May 14, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationLiberty Insurance reported suspected fraudulent activity on an insurance policy, which led to an investigation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationAn investigation was carried out following the report of fraudulent activity. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with using a false RSA No Claims Bonus Certificate on a date unknown between December 2, 2021 and May 14, 2023 at Liberty Insurance on the Dublin Road, Cavan (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe second charge alleges he deceived Liberty Insurance into accepting a fraudulent RSA No Claims Bonus Certificate, reducing his insurance quote by €1,388.04 (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant appeared at Longford District Court and did not enter a plea. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on continuing bail and the case was adjourned until 21 October. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtA Portuguese interpreter was present in court (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty to the charge of deception (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe State had no difficulty with the adjournment request (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens listed him to appear on 16 February (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherSergeant Enda Daly was the court presenter. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHis Irish citizenship is described as imminent but not yet granted (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Oct2026
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, follow-up
    Longford Court: ​Sentencing adjourned as Irish citizenship ‘imminent’

    Second adjournment before sentencing granted while awaiting Irish citizenship; listed to appear 16 February; Portuguese interpreter present; solicitor Frank Gearty; Judge Bernadette Owens; Court Sergeant Enda Daly; second charge details (€1,388.04 reduction) provided.

    accused, Mauricio Coutinho Oliveira, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Mauricio Coutinho Oliveira
  2. 1 Aug2025
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Motorist in Longford court accused of trying to 'deceive' with 'false' no claims cert

    Initial court appearance; defendant did not enter a plea; remanded on continuing bail; case adjourned to 21 October 2025.

    suspect, Mauricio Coutinho Oliveira, 35, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Mauricio Coutinho Oliveira