Accused of falsely claiming €13,190 of benefits in Laois
The man appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court
A man appeared in court accused of falsely claiming €13,190 in jobseekers allowance.
Ionel Horbas (27) of New Road, Dagenham London and formerly of Cosby Avenue, Fairgreen Portlaoise, is accused of using a false instrument at Goodwin House, Cooltederry, Portarlington on November 1, 2022 and making gain or causing a loss at Turas Nua, Parkside Units, Portlaoise, in the sum of €13,190 on May 25, 2021.
He is further accused of twice stealing sums of €242.70 from EBS Main Street, Portlaoise on two dates in 2020 and stealing €286.70 from the same bank on three dates in 2021.
Detective Garda Karen Nevin said the defendant had made no reply when charged and was now living in the UK.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP had directed prosecution on indictment meaning the case would go to the higher circuit court.
Judge Andrew Gubbins remanded the defendant on bail and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on November 23 for service of a book of evidence.