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flag Irish woman fakes death to dodge fraud trial, sentenced to 3 years, with 1 year suspended.

flag Amy McAuley, 35, was sentenced to three years in prison for faking her death to avoid trial on fraud charges in Ireland. flag She posted false death notices, submitted forged documents, and claimed a €9,000 death benefit while evading prosecution for a €10,000 loan obtained with altered paperwork. flag Authorities discovered she was alive via CCTV footage from a wedding in June 2023. flag McAuley admitted to forgery, attempted deception, theft, and perverting justice, with prior convictions for similar crimes. flag The judge called her actions a premeditated breach of trust, but noted her remorse and mental health struggles. flag The final year of her sentence was suspended.

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