Ireland Case No. 4522Fraud (student accommodation), theft from bank accounts · Co. Dublin
Two people fail to attend sentencing over alleged student accommodation fraud in south Dublin
Michael Ward and Melissa Collins, who previously pleaded guilty to stealing from bank accounts, did not attend Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing. The judge issued bench warrants for their arrest and adjourned sentencing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 Nov
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatTwo people failed to attend court for sentencing over an alleged student accommodation fraud in south Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe case involved an alleged accommodation fraud against several international students in south Dublin in 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeMelissa Collins pleaded guilty to one count of stealing €600 from a bank account. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeMichael Ward pleaded guilty to one count of stealing €1,800 from a bank account. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMichael Ward and Melissa Collins were due to appear at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing. (irishtimes.com)
- courtNeither accused appeared when the case was called before Judge Martin Nolan. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge issued bench warrants for both accused and adjourned sentencing. (irishtimes.com)
- courtAn agreement had been reached for the pair to enter guilty pleas acceptable to the DPP. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Nov2025Man and woman facing sentence over alleged student accommodation scam fail to attend court
Reports that both accused failed to attend sentencing, bench warrants were issued, and sentencing was adjourned. Adds the guilty pleas and the charges each accused admitted.
convicted, Michael Ward, 33, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Wardconvicted, Melissa Collins, 26, named, irish (judged from name)Melissa Collins