Two doctors and a secretary charged with stealing money under HSE reimbursement scheme appear in Longford Circuit Court
Two doctors and a secretary have been charged with allegedly using false medical documentation to claim that 12 patients had received medical services under the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement scheme in Finglas, Dublin 11. Muhammad Azam, a 59-year-old man, Waqas Farooqi, a 46-year-old man, and Gillian McCord, a 56-year-old woman, face a combined total of 135 charges including theft, using false instruments, and money-laundering relating to the period October 2017 to December 2019. The three appeared before Judge Kenneth Connolly at Longford Circuit Court in July 2025 after the book of evidence was served. Counsel requested more time to review the evidence, and all three were remanded on continuing bail to reappear on 28 October.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court15 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The accused allegedly used false medical documentation to indicate that 12 patients had received medical services under the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement scheme.
- Where
- The false claims related to the Primary Care Reimbursement Services in Finglas, Dublin 11.
- When
- The money-laundering charges relate to the period between October 2017 and December 2019.
- Charges
- The three defendants face a combined total of 135 charges, including 20 counts of theft and 22 counts of using false general medical services claims or out-of-hours payment forms.
- Dr Azam and Dr Farooqi were charged with multiple counts of money-laundering within the State.
- In court
- The three defendants appeared before Judge Kenneth Connolly at Longford Circuit Court in July 2025.
- The court heard the three had only recently been served with the book of evidence and counsel needed more time.
- All three were remanded on continuing bail to reappear on 28 October.
- Other details
- Dr Azam of Stonepark, Co Longford faces 48 charges, Dr Farooqi of Mullingar, Co Westmeath faces 47 charges, and Ms McCord of Knockanboy, Co Longford faces 42 charges.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused allegedly used false medical documentation to indicate that patients had received medical services. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe false claims related to 12 different patients at the Primary Care Reimbursement Services in Finglas, Dublin 11. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe three defendants face a combined total of 135 charges. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe charges include 20 counts of theft. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe charges include 22 counts of using false general medical services claims or out-of-hours payment forms. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeDr Azam and Dr Farooqi were charged with multiple counts of money-laundering within the State between October 2017 and December 2019. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe three defendants appeared before Judge Kenneth Connolly at Longford Circuit Court on a Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe court heard the three had only recently been served with the book of evidence and counsel needed more time. (irishtimes.com)
- courtAll three were remanded on continuing bail to reappear in court on 28 October. (irishtimes.com)
- otherDr Azam of The Rocks, Stonepark, Co Longford faces 48 charges. (irishtimes.com)
- otherDr Farooqi of Belvedere Hills, Mullingar, Co Westmeath faces 47 charges. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMs McCord of Knockanboy, Co Longford faces 42 charges. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Jul2025Two doctors and a secretary accused of stealing money appear in court
First court appearance after book of evidence was served; 135 charges outlined; remanded on continuing bail to 28 October.
accused, Muhammad Azam, 59, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Muhammad Azamaccused, Waqas Farooqi, 46, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Waqas Farooqiaccused, Gillian McCord, 56, female, named, irish (judged from name)Gillian McCord