Ireland Case No. 5645Conspiracy (fraudulent driver theory tests and learner permits) · Co. Dublin
Woman to stand trial on conspiracy charges over learner permit fraud, Dublin
Alina Glont, a 42-year-old woman, was arrested on 18 June 2024 in Dublin as part of a Garda National Economic Crime Bureau investigation into fraudulently obtained learner permits. Gardaí say 124 impersonation incidents led to 114 third parties obtaining learner permits, which the RSA has since voided and revoked. Glont is charged with two counts of conspiracy under section 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, covering an alleged period from 14 September 2019 to 29 June 2021. She appeared in court on 18 June 2024, did not indicate a plea, and was remanded in custody to appear by video link on Friday, with the DPP directing trial on indictment. Investigations are ongoing.
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- In court18 Jun
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Alina Glont, a 42-year-old woman, was arrested on 18 June 2024 as part of a learner permit fraud investigation.
- The investigation targets people suspected of fraudulently obtaining driver learner permits.
- Search operations identified 124 impersonation incidents.
- 114 third parties applied for and obtained learner permits through these impersonations.
- Some third parties reported paying up to €2,500 for an impersonator and the resulting Driver Theory Test Certificate.
- When
- The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau investigation began in March 2021.
- The alleged conspiracy ran from 14 September 2019 to 29 June 2021.
- Investigation
- The RSA identified all 114 parties, and their learner permits were voided and revoked.
- Investigations are ongoing.
- Charges
- Glont is charged with two counts of conspiracy under section 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006; the first concerns unlawful use of a computer by taking driver theory tests for third parties.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that Glont face trial on indictment, and a book of evidence must be completed before a return-for-trial order.
- In court
- Gardaí say she was arrested at home at 8.45am on Tuesday 18 June 2024 and taken to Blanchardstown Garda station.
- Sources differ on the venue: the Garda release names Criminal Courts of Justice, Court 3, while the Irish Times reports she appeared before Judge Fiona Brennan at Dublin District Court.
- Her defence solicitor, Conor McGreevy, said she could not apply for bail in the District Court because of the nature of the charge.
- Glont has not indicated a plea and did not address the court, and Judge Brennan remanded her in custody to appear by video link on Friday.
24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA woman in her 40s was arrested on 18 June 2024 (garda.ie)
- whatThe investigation targets persons suspected of fraudulently obtaining driver learner permits (garda.ie)
- what124 impersonation incidents were identified during search operations (garda.ie)
- what114 third parties applied for and successfully obtained learner permits (garda.ie)
- whatIn some cases, third parties paid up to €2,500 for the services of an impersonator and the Driver Theory Test Certificate (garda.ie)
- whatA woman is to stand trial on charges of conspiracy to pose as driving theory test candidates in a learner permit fraud. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe GNECB investigation began in March 2021 (garda.ie)
- whenThe court appearance is scheduled for 10.30am on 18 June 2024 (garda.ie)
- whenThe alleged conspiracy ran between September 14, 2019 and June 29, 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe arrest was part of an ongoing GNECB investigation (garda.ie)
- investigationAll 114 parties were identified by the RSA (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing (garda.ie)
- investigationThe case followed a Garda National Economic Crime Bureau investigation that began in March 2021 and targeted fraudulently obtained driving permits. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeGlont is charged with two counts of conspiracy under section 71 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe first charge is unlawful use of a computer by undergoing driver theory tests for third parties to obtain pass certificates. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe woman is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Court number 3 (garda.ie)
- courtAlina Glont appeared before Judge Fiona Brennan at Dublin District Court on a Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe detective said the woman was arrested at her home at 8.45am on a Tuesday and taken to Blanchardstown Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed that Glont face trial on indictment. (irishtimes.com)
- courtGlont has not yet indicated a plea and did not address the court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtDefence solicitor Conor McGreevy said the accused could not apply for bail in the District Court because of the nature of the charge. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceJudge Brennan remanded Glont in custody to appear again by video link on Friday. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe learner permits arising from the frauds were voided and revoked (garda.ie)
- otherProsecutors must complete a book of evidence before a return-for-trial order is granted. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Jun2024Woman to stand trial on conspiracy charges in learner permit fraud case
First report of the case: the accused appeared in court, was remanded in custody, and was directed to stand trial on indictment.
accused, Alina Glont, 42, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Alina Glont - 18 Jun2024Court Appearance re GNECB Investigation in Learner Permit Fraud. 18th June, 2024.
GNECB press release confirming the arrest of a woman in her 40s and her court appearance on 18 June 2024 as part of a learner permit fraud investigation that began in March 2021, involving 124 impersonation incidents and 114 third parties.
suspect, 40s, female