Mercie Wambui jailed for €88,877 welfare fraud

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Mercie Wambui was jailed for fraud at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 9 February 2018, receiving two years with 15 months suspended.

She pleaded guilty to sample counts involving €88,877 in fraud committed between August 2010 and September 2016.

Judge Melanie Greally considered her remorse, low risk of reoffending, work history, and responsibilities as a mother and carer.

The report said Wambui had made €7,000 available as restitution, was repaying €25 weekly, and offered €140 monthly from Children’s Allowance.

The sentence was backdated to 29 December 2017, reflecting time already spent in custody, and the proceedings were reported on 9 February 2018.