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"Shameless conman" who used late brother's identity to buy house caught after property burnt down
Summary
Anthony Perry, aged 51, was jailed for two years after a jury at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court convicted him of forgery and theft for posing as his late brother to buy a house. Perry had applied for a birth certificate and passport in his brother's name, used the documents to open a bank account, and secured a €300,000 mortgage from Start Mortgages. He bought a house and a granny flat in Offaly, took out insurance policies on both, and after the properties burned down in August 2008 he claimed €304,216 from FBD Insurance. The insurer later repudiated the payment when investigators discovered Perry's false identity. Perry pleaded not guilty to eight counts under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act, but was found guilty on all counts. The court noted that the fire was caused maliciously by unknown third parties and had nothing to do with Perry.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Shameless conman" who used late brother's identity to buy house caught after property burnt down. Charges or matters: eight counts under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- April 2006 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 2008 Other
- June 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-06-01 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: eight counts under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- passport at Ballyfermot Garda Station
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