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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0899Unlawful use of a computer (alleged passing of government information to foreign intelligence) · Co. Dublin · 28 May 2026

Civil servant Yevgen McKeeffe applies for High Court bail after being charged over alleged passing of government info to foreign intelligence

Yevgen McKeeffe, a 45-year-old Irish civil servant originally from the Donbas area of Ukraine, was arrested at departures in Dublin Airport on 28 May 2026 after an intelligence-led investigation by the Special Detective Unit into his alleged passing of government information to a foreign intelligence service. He was charged under section 9 of the Theft and Fraud Offences Act for unlawful use of a computer in his employment. He appeared at Cloverhill District Court on 2 June 2026, was refused bail, and is now applying for bail at the High Court. The case was adjourned to 30 June 2026 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A 45-year-old Irish civil servant, Yevgen McKeeffe, is accused of passing government information to a foreign intelligence service.
  • He was attempting to leave the country on a one-way ticket, allegedly about to meet a contact and provide sensitive information that would place the State at risk.
Where
He was arrested at departures in Dublin Airport.
When
He was arrested on Thursday afternoon, 28 May 2026.
Investigation
The Special Detective Unit carried out an intelligence-led investigation, and Detective Sergeant Shay Palmer made the arrest.
Charges
He was charged under section 9 of the Theft and Fraud Offences Act for unlawful use of a computer in his employment.
In court
  • He appeared at Cloverhill District Court on 2 June 2026, was refused bail, and is applying for bail at the High Court.
  • The case was adjourned to 30 June 2026 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Sentence
On conviction, the offence carries a maximum 10-year sentence.
Other details
  • His address, department, and the identity of the foreign intelligence service cannot be published due to a court order.
  • He is an executive officer in a junior management grade, originally from the Donbas area of Ukraine, and changed his name by deed poll.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA civil servant is accused of passing government information to a foreign intelligence service. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was attempting to leave the country with a one-way ticket. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was allegedly about to leave to meet a contact and provide sensitive information that would place the State at risk. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHe was arrested on Thursday afternoon at departures in Dublin Airport. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation was carried out by the Special Detective Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationSDU Detective Sergeant Shay Palmer made the arrest. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAn intelligence-led investigation was launched into him the previous week. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged under section 9 of the Theft and Fraud Offences Act for unlawful use of a computer in his employment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Cloverhill District Court on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe is applying for bail at the High Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 30 June for directions from the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceOn conviction, the offence is punishable by a maximum 10-year sentence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHis address cannot be published following a court order. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHis department cannot be published. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe changed his name by deed poll. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe is an executive officer, a junior management grade in the civil service. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe is 45 years old. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe is originally from the Donbas area of Ukraine. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe is an Irish citizen. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe foreign intelligence service cannot be referenced due to a court order. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Jun2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Civil servant accused of passing government info to foreign intelligence

    Details of the arrest at Dublin Airport, the charge under section 9 of the Theft and Fraud Offences Act, the SDU investigation, the court-ordered restrictions on publishing his address, employer and the foreign intelligence service, and the High Court bail application.

    accused, Yevgen McKeeffe, 45, male, Irish, named, irishYevgen McKeeffe