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'Nasty' scammer who tried to defraud elderly motorist avoids jail
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Suzanne Maguire (37) and her brother Edward Maguire (46) pleaded guilty to attempting to defraud Axa Insurance by falsely claiming an elderly motorist had reversed into their car and caused damage. The alleged incident occurred in a car park on Glasnevin Avenue on 22 September 2017. Suzanne claimed she had spilled hot coffee on herself and that Edward was in the vehicle, while Edward later tried to lodge a claim with Axa. CCTV footage proved no impact and that Edward was not in the car, leading to the claim's rejection and the pair's arrest. Judge Pauline Codd sentenced Edward to a two‑year term, fully suspended, and imposed strict conditions including Probation Service engagement. Suzanne received a three‑year term, also fully suspended, with similar strict conditions. Both were noted to have extensive prior convictions and ongoing efforts to address drug addiction.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Nasty' scammer who tried to defraud elderly motorist avoids jail. Charges or matters: attempting to induce Axa Insurance to pay out on the foot of a false claim with the intention of making a gain for themselves or causing a loss to another on September 22, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 22, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 2021 Incident
- 2021-10-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: attempting to induce Axa Insurance to pay out on the foot of a false claim with the intention of making a gain for themselves or causing a loss to another on September 22, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: At a previous sentencing hearing in April 2021, Judge Pauline Codd sentenced Edward Maguire to two years imprisonment, which she suspended in full on strict conditions including that he engage with the Probation Service for two years. Judge Codd sentenced Suzanne Maguire to three years imprisonment but suspended the sentence in its entirety on strict conditions, including that she follow all directions of the Probation Service for two years.
Defendant
Charges: attempting to induce Axa Insurance to pay out on the foot of a false claim with the intention of making a gain for themselves or causing a loss to another on September 22, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: At a previous sentencing hearing in April 2021, Judge Pauline Codd sentenced Edward Maguire to two years imprisonment, which she suspended in full on strict conditions including that he engage with the Probation Service for two years. Judge Codd sentenced Suzanne Maguire to three years imprisonment but suspended the sentence in its entirety on strict conditions, including that she follow all directions of the Probation Service for two years.
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