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Portuguese dentist jailed for 'campaign of terror' against ex with fake socials
Summary
A Portuguese dentist, Andreia Funicio, was jailed for a sustained campaign of harassment against her ex-partner, which included creating fake online dating profiles and Instagram accounts in her name. This led to numerous men contacting the victim, causing significant distress and trauma. Funicio admitted to harassment between December 2022 and March 2023. Judge Martin Nolan described the harassment as calculated and intense, resulting in the victim experiencing suicidal thoughts. Funicio received a two-year and three-month suspended sentence, reduced from four and a half years, due to her guilty plea and caregiving responsibilities. The court ordered her to have no further contact with the victim for 20 years. The victim detailed the emotional and psychological impact of the harassment, including feeling targeted in a narcissistic smear campaign and struggling with her mental health. Funicio's actions were found to be premeditated and aimed at damaging the victim's reputation and sense of safety.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Portuguese dentist jailed for 'campaign of terror' against ex with fake socials. Charges or matters: harassment on dates between December 2, 2022, and March 3, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 2, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 3, 2023 Other
- May 2022 Incident
- December 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 22 Other
- January 14 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 24 Incident
- March 2023 Other
- Christmas Other
- Christmas Day Other
- 2025-11-21 Publication
Why: She told the court that she felt suicidal and was afraid to return to Dublin because she didn't know what Funicio would do next. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: harassment on dates between December 2, 2022, and March 3, 2023 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Stuart asked the court to consider a fully suspended sentence and said her client has no intention of returning to Ireland.
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