Gardaí make another arrest in 'ghost brokers' investigation

More than 600 insurance policies are now in the process of being cancelled under the Garda operation, codenamed PUCA.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2020 - 16:55

Cormac O’Keeffe

Gardaí have conducted another arrest as part of an ongoing investigation into 'ghost brokers' — professional fraudsters selling forged or invalid insurance to unsuspecting motorists.

More than 600 insurance policies are now in the process of being cancelled under the Garda operation, codenamed PUCA.

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Courts Crime Place: West Dublin Place: Lucan Garda Station Place: Ireland Person: Gardaí Person: Cathie Shannon Person: Aviva Organisation: Gardaí Organisation: Garda Organisation: PUCA Organisation: Garda HQ Organisation: Central Bank Organisation: Brokers Ireland Organisation: Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform

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