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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11233Money laundering, brothel-keeping and organised prostitution · Co. Dublin

Brazilian woman sent forward for trial over alleged Dublin brothel earnings

Bruna da Silveira, a 25-year-old Brazilian woman, and three Brazilian men, Vanuti Conrado Skierzynski (35), Renato Gomes da Silva (33) and Gabriel do Nascimento (26), were arrested on 3 September following an operation involving Europol and the Brazilian Federal Police. They are alleged to have laundered proceeds totalling €2.5m between 19 March 2024 and 3 September 2025, with 29 young women allegedly recruited in Brazil and coerced into sex work in Ireland. All four were refused bail almost two weeks after their arrests, and Da Silveira and the three men were charged. Da Silveira was sent forward in custody for trial at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after a 450-page book of evidence was served on her, and she has yet to enter a plea, with her solicitor saying she intends to apply for bail at her next appearance.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Bruna da Silveira is accused of having more than €700,000 in suspected brothel earnings in Dublin.
  • The charges allege that 29 vulnerable young women were recruited in Brazil and coerced into sex work in Ireland.
  • Detective Sergeant Lynch alleged that many sex workers were coerced and transported to Ireland.
Where
Da Silveira appeared at Dublin District Court.
When
The alleged money laundering period runs from 19 March 2024 to 3 September 2025.
Investigation
  • The four defendants were arrested on 3 September following an operation involving Europol and the Brazilian Federal Police.
  • A team of sixty gardaí were involved in the multi-jurisdictional probe.
  • A WhatsApp group allegedly instructed the women on what to say and how to keep their rooms clean, ensuring customers did not meet them.
  • The defendants were refused bail almost two weeks after their arrests.
Charges
  • Da Silveira and three men were charged with money laundering involving alleged crime proceeds totalling €2.5m.
  • Da Silveira is charged with possessing €737,000, and Skierzynski, who allegedly directed the group, is said to have had more than €1.6m.
  • Skierzynski, Renato Gomes da Silva and Gabriel do Nascimento face additional charges of brothel-keeping and organised prostitution in Dublin areas.
In court
  • A 450-page book of evidence was served on Da Silveira by gardaí, and a return-for-trial order sent her forward in custody to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
  • Da Silveira's case is listed on 26 March, she has yet to enter a plea, and her solicitor said she intends to apply for bail at her next appearance.
Other details
Legal aid was granted to Da Silveira.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBruna da Silveira is accused of having more than €700,000 in suspected brothel earnings in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe charges allege 29 vulnerable young women were recruited in Brazil and coerced into sex work in Ireland. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatDetective Sergeant Lynch alleged that many sex workers were coerced and transported to Ireland. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereDa Silveira appeared at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe defendants were arrested on 3 September following an operation involving Europol and the Brazilian Federal Police. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe defendants were refused bail almost two weeks after their arrests. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA team of sixty gardaí were involved in the multi-jurisdictional probe. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA WhatsApp group allegedly instructed the women on what to say and how to keep their rooms clean, ensuring customers did not meet. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeDa Silveira and three men were charged with money laundering involving alleged crime proceeds totalling €2.5m from 19 March 2024 to 3 September 2025. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeDa Silveira is charged with possessing €737,000. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeVanuti Conrado Skierzynski, who allegedly directed the group, had more than €1.6m. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeSkierzynski, Renato Gomes da Silva and Gabriel do Nascimento face additional charges for brothel-keeping and organised prostitution in Dublin areas. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtA 450-page book of evidence was served on Da Silveira by gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtA return-for-trial order sent Da Silveira forward in custody to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the case listed on 26 March. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtDa Silveira has yet to enter a plea and her solicitor said she intends to apply for bail at her next appearance. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Feb2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Brazilian escort to go on trial accused of earning over €700,000 from Dublin brothels

    Sent forward for trial at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after a 450-page book of evidence was served, with the co-accused's charges and bail refusals also set out.

    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