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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11267Fraud (using a false instrument) · Co. Donegal · 26 Sep 2024

Woman charged over attempted €9,000 loan fraud at Letterkenny Credit Union

Beatriz Caldeira, a 46-year-old woman, is charged with using a false instrument in an attempt to get a €9,000 loan from Letterkenny Credit Union, Co Donegal, on September 26, 2024. She allegedly used false bank statements, which a loan officer discovered, so the application was not processed and no loan offer was made. She appeared before Judge Emile Daly at Letterkenny District Court, where the defence asked for a probation and welfare report and said she has lived in Ireland for 20 years, has three children and has no previous convictions. The case was most recently adjourned until May 25, 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A woman allegedly used false bank statements to try to secure a €9,000 loan from Letterkenny Credit Union.
Where
The application was made to Letterkenny Credit Union in Letterkenny, County Donegal.
When
The charge relates to an offence on September 26, 2024.
Investigation
  • A loan officer discovered that false documents had been used, so the application was not processed.
  • The falsehood came to light within days of the application.
Charges
Beatriz Caldeira, 46, is charged with using a false instrument contrary to the Theft and Fraud Offences Act, 2001.
In court
  • Beatriz Caldeira appeared before Judge Emile Daly at Letterkenny District Court, as reported on January 30, 2026.
  • Ms Caldeira did not speak during the hearing.
  • The defence asked for a probation and welfare report on the accused.
  • Judge Daly adjourned the case until May 25, 2026.
Other details
  • No loan offer was made and no money changed hands.
  • The defence says the accused has lived in Ireland for 20 years, has three children and has no previous convictions.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman used false bank statements to try to secure a €9,000 loan from Letterkenny Credit Union. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe accused appeared before Judge Emile Daly at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe charge relates to an offence on September 26, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe application was not processed because a loan officer discovered false documents had been used. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe falsehood came to light within days of the application. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with using a false instrument under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act, 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe defence asked for a probation and welfare report on the accused. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Daly adjourned the case until May 25, 2026. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherNo loan offer was made and no money changed hands. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe defence says the accused has lived in Ireland for 20 years, has three children and has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jan2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Woman charged after attempted loan fraud at Letterkenny Credit Union

    First report of the accused's court appearance. The article gives the charge date as September 26, 2024, the solicitor's account of her circumstances, and the adjournment date.

    accused, Beatriz Caldeira, 46, female, namedBeatriz Caldeira