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Case No. 17537Fraud (possible) · Co. Limerick

University of Limerick refers possible fraud over Rhebogue acquisition to gardaí

The University of Limerick made a referral to gardaí under Section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act 2011 over a possible fraud linked to the 'Rhebogue acquisition', in which it overpaid by €5.2m for 20 homes in County Limerick. The referral was understood to have been made on the Tuesday of the week of publication, reported by Limerick Live on 19 April 2024. The facts give no suspect, arrest or charge. The latest development is that a Garda spokesperson said there is no criminal investigation at this time, and a University of Limerick spokesperson declined to comment.

  1. Reported19 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • The University of Limerick overpaid by €5.2m for 20 homes in the 'Rhebogue acquisition'.
  • The University of Limerick made a 'possible fraud' referral to gardaí.
Where
The case is listed in County Limerick.
When
  • The referral was understood to have been made on the Tuesday of the week of publication.
  • The report was published by Limerick Live on 19 April 2024.
Cause
The referral was made under Section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act 2011.
Other details
Section 19 places a legal obligation to report information relating to possible frauds to gardaí.
Investigation
  • A Garda spokesperson said there is no criminal investigation at this time.
  • A University of Limerick spokesperson declined to comment.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe University of Limerick overpaid by €5.2m for 20 homes in the 'Rhebogue acquisition'. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe University of Limerick made a 'possible fraud' referral to gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe referral was understood to have been made on the Tuesday of the week of publication. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe referral was made under Section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act 2011. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA Garda spokesperson said there is no criminal investigation at this time. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA University of Limerick spokesperson declined to comment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherSection 19 places a legal obligation to report information relating to possible frauds to gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Apr2024
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    EXCLUSIVE: University of Limerick make ‘possible fraud’ referral to gardai over ‘Rhebogue acquisition’

    Reports a University of Limerick referral to gardaí under Section 19 of the Criminal Justice Act 2011 over a possible fraud. No existing case matches this referral.