Ireland Alleged brothel keeper faces 109 charges, awaits evidence
Lenuta Andreea Cucoranu, a 29-year-old Romanian woman, was arrested after an operation by the Organised Prostitution Investigation Unit. She faces 109 allegations of organised prostitution and brothel keeping, covering offences in Dublin, Louth, Meath, Wicklow and Kildare between 2020 and 2023. She was first charged with 16 offences, gardaí brought 93 more charges in February, and she was granted €25,000 bail. At Dublin District Court in April 2024, Judge Gerard Jones granted the State more time to complete a book of evidence, and the DPP decided she must face trial on indictment. Legal aid has been granted and she has not yet indicated a plea.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court17 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Lenuta Andreea Cucoranu was arrested after a complex operation by the Organised Prostitution Investigation Unit.
- Where
- Some of the first charges relate to organised prostitution in Dublin and Louth, and the extra charges relate to offences in Meath, Wicklow and Kildare.
- Investigation
- Detective Sergeant Lambe claimed she transferred more than €12,000 to landlords.
- The investigation involved more than 45 witnesses.
- Charges
- She was first charged with 16 offences covering 2020 to 2023.
- In February gardaí brought 93 more charges against her, including 17 for organised prostitution and 17 for brothel-keeping allegations.
- In court
- She was granted €25,000 bail.
- Judge Gerard Jones granted the State additional time to complete a book of evidence.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions decided she must face trial on indictment at a higher level.
- Legal aid has been given to the accused, who has not yet indicated a plea.
- Other details
- The court heard she had relatives in Ireland and proposed to live in Irishtown, Straffan, Co. Kildare.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused was arrested after a complex operation by the Organised Prostitution Investigation Unit. (thejournal.ie)
- whereSome of the first charges relate to organised prostitution in Dublin and Louth. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe extra charges relate to offences in Meath, Wicklow and Kildare. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationDetective Sergeant Lambe claimed she transferred more than €12,000 to landlords. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe investigation involved more than 45 witnesses. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeShe was first charged with 16 offences covering 2020 to 2023. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeIn February gardaí brought 93 more charges against her. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeThe extra charges include 17 for organised prostitution and 17 for brothel-keeping allegations. (thejournal.ie)
- courtShe was granted €25,000 bail. (thejournal.ie)
- courtJudge Gerard Jones granted the State additional time to complete a book of evidence. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions decided she must face trial on indictment at a higher level. (thejournal.ie)
- courtLegal aid has been given to the accused, who has not yet indicated a plea. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe court heard she had relatives in Ireland and proposed to live in Irishtown, Straffan, Co. Kildare. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Apr2024Alleged brothel keeper faces 109 charges, awaits evidence
Reports the court appearance at Dublin District Court, the 93 charges brought in February, the €25,000 bail, the DPP's decision on trial on indictment, and her proposed address in Straffan, Co. Kildare. No existing case matched.
accused, LENUTA ANDREEA CUCORANU, 29, female, Romanian, named, non-irishLENUTA ANDREEA CUCORANU