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Case No. 3871Money laundering, brothel-keeping, organised prostitution · Co. Dublin · 3 Sep 2025

Brazilian escort Bruna da Silveira sent for trial over €700k brothel earnings in Dublin

A Brazilian woman and three Brazilian men were charged over allegations that 29 vulnerable young women were recruited in Brazil and coerced into sex work across 10 brothels in Dublin. The group was arrested on 3 September 2025 following a multi-jurisdictional operation involving Europol and the Brazilian Federal Police. Bruna da Silveira, 25, is charged with possessing €737,000 in alleged brothel earnings, while the three men face money laundering charges involving €2.5 million in crime proceeds. On 9 February 2026, da Silveira was sent for trial at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where the case is listed for 26 March 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • 29 vulnerable young women were allegedly recruited in Brazil and coerced into sex work across 10 brothels in Dublin.
  • The group allegedly used the Ireland-UK common travel area to bring the women into the Republic via Belfast to avoid immigration points.
  • Da Silveira was alleged to have profited from the activities and controlled the finances.
Where
The brothels were located mainly in Dublin 1, Dublin 7, Dublin 4 and Dublin 8.
When
The four defendants were arrested on 3 September 2025 following an operation involving Europol and the Brazilian Federal Police.
Investigation
A team of 60 gardaí was involved in the multi-jurisdictional inquiry.
Charges
  • The defendants were charged with money laundering involving alleged crime proceeds totalling €2.5 million from 19 March 2024 to 3 September 2025.
  • Da Silveira is charged with possessing €737,000, and Vanuti Conrado Skierzynski was charged with having more than €1.6 million.
  • The three men faced additional charges for brothel-keeping and organised prostitution.
In court
  • On 9 February 2026, Judge Treasa Kelly granted a return-for-trial order at Dublin District Court, sending da Silveira forward in custody to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
  • The case is listed for 26 March 2026 at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Other details
The four defendants were described as flight risks with no ties to the jurisdiction, and da Silveira has not entered a plea.
19 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 450-page book of evidence was served on the accused by gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
  • what29 vulnerable young women were allegedly recruited in Brazil and coerced into sex work in Ireland. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe defendants face allegations related to 10 brothels. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe group allegedly used the Ireland-UK common travel area to bring the women into the Republic via Belfast to avoid immigration points. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDet Sgt Alan Lynch alleged that many of the sex workers were coerced and transported to Ireland. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDa Silveira was alleged to have profited from the activities and controlled finances. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereVanuti Conrado Skierzynski and Renato Gomes da Silva had the same address at Capel Street, and Gabriel do Nascimento lived at Parnell Street. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe defendants were arrested on 3 September following an operation involving Europol and the Brazilian Federal Police. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationA team of 60 gardaí was involved in the multi-jurisdictional inquiry. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe defendants were charged with money laundering involving alleged crime proceeds totalling €2.5 million from 19 March 2024 to 3 September 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDa Silveira is charged with possessing €737,000. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeVanuti Conrado Skierzynski was charged with having more than €1.6 million. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe three men had additional charges for brothel-keeping and organised prostitution at various locations mainly in Dublin 1, Dublin 7, Dublin 4 and Dublin 8. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Treasa Kelly noted the DPP directed the accused to face trial on indictment. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA return-for-trial order was granted and the accused was sent forward in custody to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case is listed for 26 March 2026 at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and an order was made for gardaí to hand over copies of interview videos to the defence. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused has not entered a plea and was warned to inform the prosecution within 14 days if she intends to use an alibi. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe four defendants were described as flight risks with no ties to the jurisdiction. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Feb2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Escort accused of earning €700k from Dublin brothels faces trial

    Court appearance at Dublin District Court where a 450-page book of evidence was served and a return-for-trial order was granted, sending the accused forward in custody for trial on 26 March 2026 at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

    accused, Bruna da Silveira, 25, female, Brazilian, named, non-irishBruna da Silveiraaccused, Vanuti Conrado Skierzynski, 35, male, Brazilian, named, non-irishVanuti Conrado Skierzynskiaccused, Renato Gomes da Silva, 33, male, Brazilian, named, non-irishRenato Gomes da Silvaaccused, Gabriel do Nascimento, 26, male, Brazilian, named, non-irishGabriel do Nascimento