Gardaí investigating incident of fraud in Donegal
Gardaí in Bundoran are investigating an incident of fraud that occurred in Co. Donegal earlier this month. The suspected offender fraudulently obtained personal details from a male via a phone call on September 6th Attempts were then made to withdraw a sum of money from the…
Sligo Gardaí arrest man on theft and fraud charges
Sligo Gardaí arrest a man in connection with theft and fraud offences. The man travels around rural areas posing as a tradesman offering to carry out works such as painting, power washing and gardening work. Mainly targeting elderly people, he asks for a deposit using intimidation tactics and then never…
Sligo councillor says Garda investigation necessary to maintain faith in electoral system
A Sligo councillor says a full garda investigation into allegations of postal voter fraud during the last local elections is needed to ensure the integrity of the electoral system is maintained and protected. Independent Socialist Councillor Declan Bree told yesterday’s meeting of Sligo County Council it was obvious from the…
North west businesses warned to be on lookout for scams
A Donegal sergeant says that businesses in the north west have been targeted in the same way as a scam that led to the theft of €4.3m from Meath County Council. The money is now frozen in a bank in Hong Kong after the incident was detected in recent days.…