Ireland Case No. 5130Conspiracy (learner permit fraud) · Co. Dublin
Woman sent forward for trial over alleged learner permit driving test fraud
Alina Glont, a 42-year-old woman, has been sent forward for trial accused of conspiring to pose as driving theory test candidates in a learner permit fraud. The alleged conspiracy ran from 14 September 2019 to 29 June 2021, and a Garda National Economic Crime Bureau investigation that began in March 2021 targeted fraudulently obtained driving permits. She was arrested in June and made no response to either charge. On 9 September 2024 she was served with a book of evidence at Dublin District Court, where Judge Gerard Jones sent her forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court and granted legal aid. Her case is listed for 17 October, when a co-accused will also appear, and she is on bail.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court9 Sep
3 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Alina Glont, 42, is accused of conspiring to pose as driving theory test candidates in a learner permit fraud.
- Where
- Glont appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Dublin District Court on 9 September 2024.
- When
- The alleged conspiracy ran from 14 September 2019 to 29 June 2021.
- Investigation
- A Garda National Economic Crime Bureau investigation that began in March 2021 targeted fraudulently obtained driving permits.
- Detective Garda Barry Cormack said Glont was arrested in June and made no response to either charge.
- Charges
- Glont is charged with two counts of conspiracy under section 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
- The first charge alleges unlawful use of a computer by undergoing driver theory tests on behalf of third parties to obtain pass certificates.
- The second charge alleges deception by undergoing driver theory tests in the names of third parties to induce the issue of pass certificates, to make a gain or cause a loss.
- In court
- Glont was served with a book of evidence, and the DPP authorised the case to be heard on indictment.
- Judge Jones granted a return-for-trial order and sent Glont forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
- Legal aid was granted to Glont.
- The case is listed for 17 October, when a co-accused will also appear.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported, as the case has not reached trial.
- Other details
- The judge warned Glont to notify the prosecution within 14 days if she intends to use an alibi, and ordered gardaí to provide copies of interview videos to the defence.
- Glont is on bail.
37 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAlina Glont is accused of conspiring to pose as driving theory test candidates in a learner permit fraud. (irishtimes.com)
- whereGlont appeared at Dublin District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged conspiracy took place between September 14, 2019 and June 29, 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged fraud occurred between September 14, 2019 and June 29, 2021 (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alleged conspiracy period ran from 14 September 2019 to 29 June 2021 (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe case followed a Garda National Economic Crime Bureau investigation that began in March 2021 and targeted fraudulently obtained driving permits. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGlont made no response to either charge after she was arrested in June. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigation was conducted by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and began in March 2021 targeting fraudulently obtained driving permits (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe investigation was conducted by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and began in March 2021 (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationDetective Garda Barry Cormack said she was arrested in June (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeGlont is charged with two counts of conspiracy under section 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeOne charge concerns unlawful use of a computer by undergoing driver theory tests for third parties to obtain pass certificates. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeShe is charged with two counts of conspiracy under section 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe first charge alleges unlawful use of a computer by undergoing driver theory tests on behalf of third parties to obtain pass certificates (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- chargeThe second charge alleges deceptions by undergoing driver theory tests in the names of third parties to induce issue of pass certificates to make a gain or cause a loss by deception (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeAlina Glont is charged with two counts of conspiracy under section 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeThe second charge alleges deceptions by undergoing driver theory tests in the names of third parties to induce the issue of pass certificates (dublinlive.ie)
- courtGlont was served with a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Jones sent Glont forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for trial on indictment. (irishtimes.com)
- courtGlont's case is listed for October 17, when a co-accused will also be before the court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtAlina Glont appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Dublin District Court on 9 September 2024 (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe DPP authorised the case to be heard on indictment and the judge granted a return-for-trial order (irishmirror.ie)
- courtShe was sent to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court with her case listed for October 17 when a co-accused will also appear (irishmirror.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted to the accused (irishmirror.ie)
- courtShe appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Dublin District Court (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe DPP authorised the case to be heard on indictment (dublinlive.ie)
- courtShe was sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (dublinlive.ie)
- courtHer case is listed for 17 October when a co-accused will also appear (dublinlive.ie)
- courtLegal aid was granted (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe judge warned her to notify the prosecution within 14 days if she intended to use an alibi (dublinlive.ie)
- otherGlont must notify the prosecution within 14 days if she intends to use an alibi. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGardaí were ordered to provide copies of interview videos to the defence. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge warned her to notify the prosecution within 14 days if she intended to use an alibi in her defence (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe judge ordered gardaí to provide copies of interview videos to the defence (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- otherDetective Garda Barry Cormack said the accused made no response to either charge after her arrest in June (irishmirror.ie)
- otherShe made no response to either charge (dublinlive.ie)
- otherShe is on bail (dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Sep2024Woman sent for trial accused of conspiring to pose as theory test candidates
Reports the sending for trial, the two conspiracy charges, the GNECB investigation background, the DPP's indictment direction, the October 17 listing date, legal aid grant, and the alibi notice warning.
accused, Alina Glont, 42, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Alina Glontaccused - 9 Sep2024Woman accused of conspiring to pose as driving theory test candidates
Reports the return-for-trial hearing at Dublin District Court on 9 September 2024, the two conspiracy charges, the GNECB investigation, and the listing for trial on 17 October alongside a co-accused.
accused, Alina Glont, 42, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Alina Glont - 9 Sep2024Woman sent forward for trial accused of impersonating learner permit driving test candidates
Reports the District Court appearance where Glont was served with a book of evidence and sent forward for trial. Her case is listed for October 17, when a co-accused will appear.
accused, Alina Glont, 42, female, namedAlina Glont