A man who was accused of making a false report of being robbed at knifepoint recently appeared before Waterford District Court.
Teibor Kobova (29) of Apt 2, Aylesbury Manor, Johnstown Road, Waterford appeared before Judge John Cheatle in court last December, accused of making a false report about an offence being committed and making gains or causing loss by deception, contrary to Section 12 (a) of the Criminal Law Act, and Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act.
The court heard that on 12 August 2025, the accused attended Waterford Garda Station and reported that he was robbed at knifepoint at Meeting House Lane, Waterford city. It was then alleged that two days later, he claimed a €180 social welfare payment after informing the Department of Social Protection about the assault.
Sergeant Michael Hickey told the court after the matter was fully investigated by Gardaí, the report made by the accused was found to be false.
Judge John Cheatle decided to accept jurisdiction in the case, and put the matter back to 17 February 2026 for mention.
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Robyn Power
