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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0756Fraud, deception, forgery, using a false instrument · Co. Dublin

Woman readmitted to bail on 98 fraud counts in Dublin

Denise O'Brien, a 42-year-old woman from Tralee, Co Kerry, appeared at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 22 June 2026 after a bench warrant was issued against her the previous week. She is accused of 98 counts of fraud under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, including deception, forgery, and using a false instrument, against a large number of complainants. Her defence said she missed the earlier court date because she believed it was 18 June rather than 15 June and had evidence of a rail ticket for 18 June. Judge Orla Crowe readmitted her to bail on her own bond of €100 with conditions including daily sign-on at a Garda station and surrender of her passport. An arraignment date of 16 November 2026 was set for her to enter a plea.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged23 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
98 counts of fraud including deception, forgery, and using a false instrument against a large number of complainants.
Where
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
When
She appeared at court on 22 June 2026 after a bench warrant was issued the previous week.
Charges
The counts are under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
In court
  • Her defence said she missed the previous court date because she thought it was 18 June rather than 15 June and had evidence of a rail ticket for 18 June.
  • Judge Orla Crowe readmitted her to bail on her own bond of €100.
  • Bail conditions include signing on daily at a local Garda station, providing her phone number, surrendering her passport, and not applying for other travel documents.
  • An arraignment date of 16 November 2026 was set for her to enter a plea.
Other details
Denise O'Brien, 42, woman, of Fels Point, Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co Kerry.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeShe was accused of 98 counts of fraud against a large number of complainants. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe counts are under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, including deception, forgery, and using a false instrument. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA bench warrant was issued against her the previous week. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtShe appeared at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on Monday, 22 June 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtShe had not yet entered a plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHer defence said she missed the previous court date because she thought it was 18 June rather than 15 June. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtShe had evidence of a rail ticket purchased for 18 June. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtShe is to sign on daily at a local Garda station and provide her phone number. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtShe is to surrender her passport and was told not to apply for any other travel documents. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jun2026
    Chargedirishtimes.com, first report
    Woman appears in court accused of 98 counts of fraud

    First court appearance after a bench warrant was issued; arraignment set for 16 November 2026; readmitted to bail with conditions.

    accused, Denise O'Brien, 42, female, named, irish (judged from name)Denise O'Brien