Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2807Money laundering (possessing crime proceeds), acting unlawfully as a solicitor, deception · Co. Dublin

Catriona Carey sent for trial on money laundering charges in Careysfort Asset Estates fraud

Former Ireland hockey international Catriona Carey, 46, was sent for trial at Dublin District Court on three counts of money laundering under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, alongside co-defendants Paddy Maher, 57, and John Steadmond, 47, who face charges of acting unlawfully as solicitors and deception connected to Careysfort Asset Estates Ltd.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • investigationThe case follows a probe by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB). (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeCarey faces three counts under section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 for offences from 2019 to 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargePaddy Maher and John Steadmond are accused of acting unlawfully as a solicitor while not being qualified from July 2019 to February 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeSteadmond faces 17 other charges for deception, inducing 21 people to pay a deposit having falsely represented that Careysfort Asset Estates could secure finance for distressed mortgage holders. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargePaddy Maher faces 24 similar fraud charges for deception by inducing people to pay a deposit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtShe appeared before Judge Monika Leech at Dublin District Court on 4 December 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment, meaning the case will be dealt with in the Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtCarey was remanded on bail of €500 with conditions including signing twice weekly at Kilkenny Garda station and not contacting any of the 25 prosecution witnesses. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtCarey was to appear again on 31 January to be served with the prosecution's book of evidence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBoth co-defendants were charged at Kevin Street station in Dublin and sent for trial on indictment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCatriona Carey is a former Ireland hockey international and financial and business advisor. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe alleged proceeds were credit balances in a single bank account held in the name of Careysfort Asset Estates Ltd at Wise Europe SA. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe sums allegedly involved were not stated in the court documents or during oral evidence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCarey was described in court as a lady of means previously but currently not, and successfully applied for free legal aid. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCarey is from Kilkenny and a sister of former hurling star DJ Carey, with an address at Rochford Manor, Graigecullen, Co Carlow. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Dec2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Catriona Carey to stand trial on money laundering charges

    First court appearance where Carey was sent forward for trial on indictment; co-defendants Maher and Steadmond also sent for trial. Bail conditions set for all three. DPP directed trial in the Circuit Court.

    accused, Catriona Carey, 46, female, named, irish (judged from name)Catriona Careyaccused, Paddy Maher, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paddy Maheraccused, John Steadmond, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Steadmond