Gardai are investigating after 165-thousand euro was fraudulently claimed through the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
In June gardai issued a warning about a phishing email claiming to be from the Courts Service telling people they had been selected for jury duty.
70 people handed over their personal information, which was then used to fraudulently claim PUP.
A man in his 40s was arrested in Cork today, and investigations are ongoing.
Community Hub and Rest Centre Set Up In Aughrim
The Pavilion in Aughrim has overnight accommodation if required.
Emergency Funds Available For Wicklow Households Hit By Storm Chandra
Emergency payments are not income tested and cover immediate essentials like food, clothing and bedding.
Storm Chandra: Yellow Weather Warnings for Wicklow
Duvet Day? Prepare for heavy rain and strong winds across the county from Monday night.
Wicklow Sees Strong Uptake in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme
Almost €3.5 million invested into turning empty Wicklow properties into family homes
Uisce Éireann Slammed In The Dáil For Blocking Housing In Rural Wicklow
Local TD Malcolm Byrne warns that water and wastewater capacity issues are blocking new homes and threatening the future of rural communities, including Aughrim.
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