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Man claimed dead mother's pension for 17 years
Summary
Brian Bobey, a 64‑year‑old Dublin resident, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to fraudulently claiming his deceased mother's pension for 17 years, from 1997 to 2013, amounting to €158,726. He admitted to taking the benefits after her death in May 1997 and stopped in October 2013 following an investigation by the Department of Social Welfare. Bobey has not yet repaid any of the money. He lives at his late parents' house in Walkinstown Parade with his partner and daughter. Garda Niall Gaynor noted that Bobey cooperated fully when a warrant was obtained to search his house and that he had no evidence of living a "high life" from the false claims. Bobey has 15 previous convictions, the most recent being drink driving in 2002. The case was adjourned for sentencing on 13 October 2017.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man claimed dead mother's pension for 17 years. Charges or matters: fraudulently taking a total of €158,726 in benefits from the State between 1997 and 2013; loitering at the age of 18. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 1997 Incident
- October 2013 Incident
- Friday, October 13 Adjournment
- 1997 and 2013 Other
- 2017-10-06 Publication
Why: The court heard that Bobey had been refused social welfare for a time because a previous employer had failed to declare him. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: fraudulently taking a total of €158,726 in benefits from the State between 1997 and 2013; loitering at the age of 18 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Credit: Collins) A Dublin man is to be sentenced next week after he admitted claiming his dead mother's pension for close to 17 years.; Judge Ryan adjourned the case for sentencing next Friday, October 13.
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