Three arrested and charged in Westmeath bogus tradesmen investigation

Three men have been arrested and charged as part of an investigation into reports of bogus tradesmen operating in the Mullingar area of County Westmeath.

On Thursday November 3, three males called to the residence of an elderly male in the Mullingar area identifying themselves as builders and stating the man’s roof was in need of repair.

In the days following the encounter, a large sum of cash was provided to the three males and no work was conducted on the property.

Gardaí became aware of the matter and yesterday, Thursday November 10, they arrested three males on the injured party’s property.

The males (two of whom are aged in their 40s and one in his 30s) were detained at Mullingar Garda Station.

They have since been charged and were due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin, Court 1, this morning Friday November 11.

For further crime prevention advice regarding bogus traders and callers please see: https://www.garda.ie/en/Crime-Prevention/Bogus-Traders-Callers.pdf.