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A Cork man has been charged with fraudulent pandemic unemployment payment (PUP) claims amounting to thousands of euros.
Bashiru Aderibige, of 37 Bannog, Dwyers Road, Midleton, appeared in Mallow District Court in connection with 21 counts of fraudulently claiming the PUP. He was released on bail by Judge Brian Sheridan with a number of conditions attached.
Garda Eimhear Catherine Keeshan, of the Special Investigation Unit of the Department of Social Welfare, told the court that Mr. Aderibige, 44, was arrested on December 8 in Midleton.
He was detained under the provisions of section 4 of the 1984 Criminal Justice Act at the Midleton Garda station, and did not respond when he was subsequently charged, he said.
Inspector Tony O’Sullivan told the court that there are 21 charges that are all similar in nature.
He said there were no objections to the bond once certain conditions were met.
Garda Keeshan outlined the conditions, which include residing at 37 Bannog, Midleton, as well as checking in at the Midleton Garda Station every day between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Mr. Aderibige will remain in the jurisdiction and has delivered all travel documents to Garda Keeshan.
Judge Sheridan was told that Mr. Aderibige is an Irish national and originally from Nigeria.
He must also be available within 24 hours of the gardaí question, which means Gardaí can reach him 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Inspector O’Sullivan said.
The case was returned to Midleton District Court on January 21, where the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) will give instructions.
Attorney Paula McCarthy, following instructions from Eddie Burke Solicitors, requested legal assistance, which was granted by Judge Sheridan.
Mr. Aderibige signed his own € 1,000 bail.
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