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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20765Money laundering and fraud (possession of crime proceeds; false instruments) · Co. Dublin

Woman charged over alleged crime proceeds and bogus identities, Dublin

Diana Maria Popovici (34), of no fixed address and originally from Romania, was arrested at Dublin Airport on a Friday evening, as reported on 10 June 2023. She was charged with 10 offences under the Theft and Fraud Act and money laundering laws, which are alleged to have occurred between October 2016 and March 2019 in bank accounts in Dublin and Donegal and through fake identity documents. She appeared at Dublin District Court before Judge Conor Fottrell, did not address the court or indicate a plea, and the DPP directed trial on indictment. The judge remanded her in custody to the Dóchas Centre in Mountjoy Prison, and her next appearance is at the District Court on Friday.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Diana Maria Popovici, 34, was charged with 10 offences under the Theft and Fraud Act and money laundering laws.
  • She faces six counts of possessing or transferring crime proceeds of unspecified amounts held as credit balances in bank accounts.
  • She is accused of using fake Spanish and Romanian driving licences and Italian ID cards as false instruments at various banks.
Where
  • The bank accounts concerned are with AIB, Bank of Ireland and PTSB in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, and with AIB in Blanchardstown and Raheny, Dublin.
  • She was arrested at Dublin Airport.
When
  • The offences are alleged to have occurred on various dates from October 2016 until March 2019.
  • She was arrested on a Friday evening, as reported by the Irish Times on 10 June 2023.
Other details
  • She is described as of no fixed address and originally from Romania, with a prior address at Timbermills, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5.
  • Legal aid was granted because she has no assets or savings.
In court
  • She appeared before Judge Conor Fottrell at Dublin District Court, where gardaí said there was no reply to the charges after caution.
  • She did not address the court and has not indicated a plea.
  • Her solicitor, Benedict O'Connor, told the court there was no application for bail, and the judge remanded her in custody to the Dóchas Centre in Mountjoy Prison.
  • Her next appearance is at the District Court on Friday.
Charges
The DPP directed trial on indictment, meaning the case would be heard in the Circuit Court, and the judge heard the DPP said she could be sent forward for sentencing on a signed plea.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe woman was arrested at Dublin Airport. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have occurred between October 2016 and March 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeShe was charged with 10 offences under the Theft and Fraud Act and money laundering laws. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeShe faces six counts of possessing or transferring crime proceeds in bank accounts in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, and in Blanchardstown and Raheny, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeShe is also accused of using fake Spanish and Romanian driving licences and Italian ID cards as false instruments at various banks. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused was held pending an appearance before Judge Conor Fottrell at Dublin District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGardaí said there was no reply to the charges after caution. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment, meaning the trial would be in the Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge heard the DPP said the accused could be sent forward for sentencing on a signed plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe woman did not address the court and has not indicated a plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDefence solicitor Benedict O’Connor told the judge there was no application for bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge remanded her in custody to the Dóchas Centre in Mountjoy Prison. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHer next appearance is at the District Court on Friday. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherLegal aid was allowed because the accused has no assets or savings. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jun2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Woman charged over alleged possession of crime proceeds and bogus identities

    First report of the charges, the arrest at Dublin Airport and the remand in custody at Dublin District Court.

    accused, Diana Maria Popovici, 34, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Diana Maria Popovici