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Dublin man arrested after complaining to gardai when his fraudulent welfare payments were stopped
Summary
Michael Mongan, 38, of Whiteclare Avenue, Baldoyle, Dublin 13, was arrested after he walked into a Garda station to complain that his fraudulent Social Welfare claim had been suspended. He had used a false identity, claiming to be Robert Anthony Gavin, to obtain €2,905 in welfare payments between 4 December 2009 and 10 March 2010 while also claiming benefits under his own name. Mongan pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to using a false identity to steal almost €3,000 from the State over a three‑month period. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to two years in prison but suspended the sentence in full on the condition that he keeps the peace for two years. The judge cited Mongan's guilty plea, cooperation with Gardaí and the short duration of the false claim as reasons for the suspension. Mongan has not yet repaid the money to the State and has four previous convictions, including shoplifting and deception.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man arrested after complaining to gardai when his fraudulent welfare payments were stopped. Charges or matters: using a false identity to steal almost €3,000 from the State over a three-month period. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 14, 2010 Other
- December 4, 2009 Incident
- March 10, 2010 Incident
- May 5, 2010 Incident
- 2015-02-05 Publication
Why: But he did, and it's lucky for him that he did, because he was stopped in his tracks," Judge Nolan said. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: using a false identity to steal almost €3,000 from the State over a three-month period (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to two years in prison but suspended it in full on condition that he keeps the peace for two years. Judge Nolan suspended the sentence on account of Mongan's guilty plea, his cooperation with gardaí and the shortness of duration of his false claim.
Applicant
Charges: using a false identity to steal almost €3,000 from the State over a three-month period (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Whiteclare Avenue
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- man came to Coolock Garda Station
- Bunratty Road
Topics
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