14/05/2025

Man Extradited From ROI To Face Benefit Fraud Charges In NI

A 54-year-old man has been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland to face a number of benefit fraud charges.

The man was originally arrested in the Republic of Ireland on 07 March 2025. Extradition proceedings were completed today with his return to Northern Ireland.

He is the subject of an investigation by the Department for Communities and is sought to stand trial for alleged benefit fraud offences that occurred between 2010 and 2015.
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He is expected to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court later today, Wednesday, 14 May.

Sergeant Davey from the PSNI's International Policing Unit said: "The Police Service of Northern Ireland continue to work with our partners in Northern Ireland to locate and return wanted persons.

"In this particular case, we worked closely with the Department for Communities to obtain an extradition warrant and have this man arrested and returned to NI. We will continue to work closely with our partners to bring offenders before the courts."


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