Organisation: Garda National Economic Crime Bureau

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<p>The charge follows an investigation by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB), which began in March 2021 and targeted fraudulently obtained driving permits. Picture: PA</p>

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Woman charged with driver test fraud after allegedly taking theory tests for third parties

Alina Glont, 42, appeared before Judge Fiona Brennan at Dublin District Court

<p>The arrests of the doctors, aged in their mid-40s and late 50s, come following a complaint of alleged fraud against the exchequer and the HSE</p>

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Doctors arrested for alleged fraud against HSE released

<p> Fraudsters work hard at composing a plausible ‘script’ that the unwitting victim will believe. Now, experts are warning that phone and text scams are becoming even more sophisticated with generative AI such as ChatGPT. Picture: iStock</p>

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Emer Walsh: Fraud is already on the rise, and AI is set to turn it into a perfect storm

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High-profile Garda bureaus forced to work from temporary offices costing €470,000

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Army of 4,000 Irish money mules help criminal organisation launder €64m

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Man arrested as part of probe into SIM-swap fraud

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Scammers steal €22.5m from Irish victims as account takeover fraud rises 552%

The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau has urged people to be wary of any unsolicited phone calls, emails, and texts and not to click on any links

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

'Think before you click' - Firms in Ireland lose almost €6m to email fraud in 2021

The GNECB has warned that such email scams are becoming ever-more sophisticated, with businesses ranging from small enterprises to larger corporations being continually targeted

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022

Regulation of cryptocurrency to be looked at amid €1m losses by Irish investor

John McGuinness TD was prompted to look into the issue after reading in the 'Irish Examiner' about a man duped out of €1m

Wed, 23 Feb, 2022

Man loses more than €1m as gardaí reveal 'colossal jump' in crypto fraud

The West of Ireland native is just one of 234 people who reported investment fraud to gardaí in 2021

Sat, 19 Feb, 2022

Here's how to avoid online fraudsters when doing your Christmas shopping

Consumers should use familiar brands or websites when shopping online for Christmas and New Year sales

Thu, 16 Dec, 2021

From Cork to Nigeria: Gang of cybercriminals caught out by their own technology

A routine traffic stop in Midleton turned into a fast-moving garda investigation — and it has uncovered an international crime gang preying on health workers and defrauding the State

Sat, 13 Nov, 2021

Gardaí warn that investment scams are 'wiping out' people's savings

Scale of investment frauds running at 'tens of millions of euro', with a 120% increase in the number of frauds in the last year

Tue, 09 Mar, 2021

Hacker Targeting Online Shoppers for Identity Theft

Garda fraud unit is still short of up to 50 detectives

An Garda Síochána’s top fraud unit is still short of up to 50 detective gardaí it has sought as far back as 2018.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

Financial services provider in Dublin searched as part of fraud investigation

Gardaí are carrying out a search at a Dublin financial services provider as part of a fraud investigation.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Gardai smash alleged crime gang laundering €1.5m acquired through cyber crime and prostitution

Five men have been arrested over allegedly laundering €1.5m acquired through cybercrime, organised prostitution and theft.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Gardaí investigating submission of false deed to PRA arrest man, 50s

A man in his 50s has been arrested following a two-year ongoing investigation on foot of intelligence received from the Property Registration Authority (PRA).

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Teen arrested on suspicion of fraudulently claiming Covid-19 payments

'The suspected offender was receiving six separate Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payments into a bank account, in what are believed to be bogus names.'

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Gardaí arrest two in cybercrime probe

False passports, fake IDs, cash, account books and other financial items were seized by gardaí following a search of two Dublin homes relating to an organised cybercrime investigation involving 130 suspects.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Gardaí arrest two men as part of operation into organised criminal croups

Evidence was also found of six people receiving Covid-19 payments who were not entitled to it.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Investigators foil multimillion-euro face mask fraud

Thieves have attempted to steal millions of euros from German health authorities as they tried to buy face masks amid the global pandemic.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Public warned to be careful when shopping online following ‘sophisticated’ Covid-19 fraud

Chief Supt Pat Lordan, of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau has warned the public not to click on links on social media when shopping online.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Irish person interviewed by gardaí investigating international Covid-19 fraud

An Irish person has been interviewed as part of an investigation into a major Covid-19 fraud operation.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Gardaí issue warning to public of Netflix 'fraud' attempt

Criminals are trying to obtain Irish people's personal banking details by email requests to update Netflix accounts.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Gardaí warn public of Covid-19-related scams as one couple lose €30,000

A businessman was attending a medical appointment when his wife received an email - apparently from him - requesting her to transfer €30,000 to a bank account in Germany.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2020

Fake money warning after €430,000 of notes seized

Some €430,000 of fraudulent banknotes have been seized by Revenue officers.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2020

Gardaí warn public of 'banking' scam which can empty accounts in minutes

Gardaí have issued a warning about a new social media-led banking scam which can empty customer accounts in minutes.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

Man arrested by gardaí investigating so-called ATM transaction reversal frauds

Gardaí from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau arrested the 35-year-old in the Dublin 15 area during an operation on Tuesday.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2020

€20k and stun gun seized in Limerick city in relation to LOI match fixing investigation

Gardaí have carried out a number of searches in relation to an investigation into match fixing in the League of Ireland.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2020

Gardaí assisted €252m PSNI money laundering investigation

Seven people were arrested in the North over two days in what the PSNI said was their largest money laundering operation ever.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2020

Gardaí decide against FAI probe; corporate watchdog ODCE continues probe

The decision follows high-level meetings between Garda bosses and the ODCE after Sports Ireland referred, last November, an independent audit of FAI finances it commissioned to Garda HQ.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2020

Romanian man and woman arrested at Dublin Airport in targeted cyber fraud operation

A Romanian man and woman have been arrested at Dublin airport following a joint intelligence operation.

Fri, 06 Dec, 2019

Fraud squad and corporate body due to meet over FAI

The Garda’s fraud bureau is set to meet with the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) this week to map out a joint response to an audit of FAI finances.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2019

Irish consumers warned about risks of online shopping ahead of Black Friday

“In the region of 75% of all card fraud occurs online, so serious caution is required when purchasing goods or services,” she said.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2019

Gardaí warn of upsurge in scams in run-up to Christmas

People are being warned of an upsurge in scams in the run-up to Christmas.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2019

Irish company 'very lucky' to get money back after $500k scam

Specialist gardaí managed to locate the transaction and get the money returned before it was gone for good.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2019

Two arrested in Dublin in connection with ATM fraud incidents

Two men have been arrested in Dublin in connection with a series of ATM fraud incidents.

Tue, 05 Nov, 2019

Arrest in probe into €29m cross-border fraud racket

Garda fraud experts have made a third arrest as part of a major investigation into a fraudulent operation worth an estimated €29m run by an organised crime gang.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2019

Five arrested as part of an investigation into insurance fraud

Three men - aged in their 40s, 20s & late teens - and two women - aged in their 40s & late 60s - were arrested today.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2019

Male model faces trial over €1.2m of alleged crime proceeds

A male model is to stand trial on money laundering charges accused of having €1.2 in alleged crime proceeds.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2019

Staffing problems hitting key Garda units

Staffing problems are hitting garda armed support units, the national fraud unit, divisional squads tasked with investigating sexual and domestic crimes, and regional cyber crime units.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2019

Players’ phones searched in match-fixing investigation

Specialist gardaí investigating alleged match-fixing and betting fraud timed their searches at a football grounds for when players were having a training session in order to confiscate their mobile phones for possible evidence.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2019

Gardaí investigate match-fixing allegation in Limerick

Gardaí are conducting an investigation into alleged match-fixing in Limerick.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2019

Gardaí issue warning abour 'smishing' scam designed to gain access to bank accounts

Gardaí have issued a warning about a text message scam that is designed to gain access to personal bank accounts.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2019

Gardaí warn public over text scam aiming to access bank details

Gardaí are warning the public about a text scam which aims to gain access to someone's personal bank accounts.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2019

Gardaí arrest man in €29m, three-year fraud investigation connected to organised crime

Gardaí investigating organised crime have arrested a man in connection with a €29m fraud investigation.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2019

Two men arrested in Dublin as part of ongoing investigation into organised crime gang

Two men have been arrested following searches by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau in the Dublin 8 area.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2019

Man charged following searches as part of Europe-wide crime investigation

A man in his 20s who was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a Europe-wide cyber scam and money laundering investigation has been charged.

Sat, 06 Jul, 2019

Daniel Belling sent forward for trial accused of mortgage fraud in Dublin

In April, German national Daniel Belling, 46, was arrested by officers from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau.

Fri, 05 Jul, 2019

Gardaí uncover Romanian crime gang's 'manufacturing hub' for production of false passports

Gardaí have delivered a “major blow” to a Romanian crime gang after they uncovered a “manufacturing hub” for the production of false passports.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2019