Ireland Two doctors and a secretary charged with Longford theft and deception in court
Waqas Farooqi (46), Muhammad Azam (59) and Gillian McCord (56), two doctors and a secretary, are charged with theft and deception in Longford, the charges being multiple counts of stealing money under a state-funded healthcare reimbursement scheme and submitting false medical service claims on behalf of patients to the HSE. The incident date is not stated. At a mention at Longford Circuit Court in the week before 25 May 2026, a judge directed barristers to furnish a letter within four weeks on any outstanding evidence, and the three accused were remanded on continuing bail. The case is listed for mention on 7 July to fix a trial date, and a jury would be required for the trial against Mr Farooqi, which is believed to last around four weeks.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Two doctors and a secretary are charged with theft and deception under a state-funded healthcare reimbursement scheme.
- Charges
- The three accused are charged with multiple counts of stealing money under a state-funded healthcare reimbursement scheme.
- The three accused are also charged with submitting false medical service claims on behalf of patients to the HSE.
- Where
- The case was heard at Longford Circuit Court.
- When
- The case was mentioned at Longford Circuit Court in the week before 25 May 2026, when it was reported.
- The incident date is not stated in the sources.
- In court
- A judge directed barristers to furnish a letter within four weeks about any alleged outstanding evidence and information.
- A jury would be required for the trial against Mr Farooqi, which is believed to last around four weeks.
- The case is listed for mention on 7 July to fix a trial date.
- Investigation
- The prosecution said disclosure has been furnished and is closed.
- Other details
- Waqas Farooqi (46) is of Belvedere Hills, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
- Muhammad Azam (59) is a doctor of The Rocks, Stonepark, Co Longford.
- Gillian McCord (56) is a secretary of Knockanboy, Co Longford.
- The three accused were remanded on continuing bail on the same terms and conditions until 7 July.
8 statements extracted from the articles
- chargeThe three accused are charged with multiple counts of stealing money under a state-funded healthcare reimbursement scheme. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe three accused are also charged with submitting false medical service claims on behalf of patients to the HSE. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtA judge directed barristers to furnish a letter within four weeks about any alleged outstanding evidence and information. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtA jury would be required for the trial against the doctor Mr Farooqi, which is believed to last around four weeks. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe prosecution said disclosure has been furnished and is closed. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case is listed for mention on 7 July to fix a trial date. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe three accused were remanded on continuing bail on the same terms and conditions until 7 July. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 May2026Update in case of two doctors and secretary charged with Longford theft and deception
Court mention update: the three accused are charged with theft under a state-funded healthcare reimbursement scheme and false HSE claims, the trial is expected to need a jury and about four weeks, and the case is adjourned to 7 July.
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