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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11036Theft and deception · Co. Longford

Two doctors and secretary charged over Longford healthcare claims have cases adjourned

Three people were charged over claims made under a state-funded healthcare reimbursement scheme: doctor Waqas Farooqi, 46, Muhammad Azam, 59, and Gillian McCord, 56. The charges, reported on 9 February 2026, cover 135 counts in total, including theft and false medical service claims to the HSE relating to 12 patients at Primary Care Reimbursement Services in Finglas, Dublin. At Longford Circuit Court the cases were adjourned, with a jury required for Farooqi's trial, which is expected to last around four weeks. The latest development is that Farooqi's case was adjourned to May 19, while the cases against Azam and McCord were adjourned to February 24, and their barrister said they were still deciding what course to take.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Three accused were charged with multiple counts of stealing money under a state-funded healthcare reimbursement scheme and submitting false medical service claims to the HSE.
Where
The false claims related to 12 patients at Primary Care Reimbursement Services in Finglas, Dublin.
When
The charges were reported on 9 February 2026.
Cause
It is alleged the three used false medical documentation to indicate that patients had received medical services.
Charges
  • The three accused face 135 charges in total, including 20 counts of theft and 22 counts of using false general medical services claims or out-of-hours payment forms.
  • Muhammad Azam faces 48 charges, Waqas Farooqi faces 47 charges and Gillian McCord faces 42 charges.
Other details
  • Waqas Farooqi is a doctor, 46, of Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
  • Muhammad Azam is 59 and Gillian McCord is 56.
In court
  • The cases were adjourned at Longford Circuit Court before Presiding Judge Jonathan Dunphy.
  • A jury will be required for the case against Waqas Farooqi, with the trial believed to last around four weeks.
  • Waqas Farooqi's case was adjourned until May 19.
  • The cases against Muhammad Azam and Gillian McCord were adjourned until February 24.
  • Muhammad Azam and Gillian McCord, through their barrister, said they were still deciding what course to take.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree accused were charged with multiple counts of stealing money under a state-funded healthcare reimbursement scheme and submitting false medical service claims to the HSE. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe three accused 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. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeMuhammad Azam faces 48 charges, Waqas Farooqi faces 47 charges and Gillian McCord faces 42 charges. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe cases were adjourned at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtA jury will be required for the case against Waqas Farooqi. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe trial against Waqas Farooqi is believed to last around four weeks. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtWaqas Farooqi's case was adjourned until May 19. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe cases against Muhammad Azam and Gillian McCord were adjourned until February 24. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtMuhammad Azam and Gillian McCord, through their barrister, said they were still deciding what course to take. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe false claims related to 12 different patients at the Primary Care Reimbursement Services in Finglas, Dublin. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherIt is alleged the three used false medical documentation to indicate that patients had received medical services. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Feb2026
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Two doctors and secretary charged with Longford theft and deception have cases adjourned

    Reports the Longford Circuit Court adjournments for three co-accused, including a jury requirement for Waqas Farooqi's trial, the next court dates, and the charge totals for each accused.

    accused, Waqas Farooqi, 46, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Waqas Farooqiaccused, Muhammad Azam, 59, named, non-irish (judged from name)Muhammad Azamaccused, Gillian McCord, 56, female, named, irish (judged from name)Gillian McCord