Case No. 2985Online fraud, money laundering · Co. Kilkenny · 26 May 2026
Cross-border operation targets online fraud money laundering network
Gardaí from the Kilkenny Detective Unit conducted a cross-border day of action on 26–27 May 2026 targeting online fraud connected to a money laundering network, searching properties in Donegal, Longford and Louth, seizing £174,000, €7,000 and a motor vehicle, and arresting two men in Co. Kilkenny, while the NCA arrested four people in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested28 May
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatGardaí attached to the Kilkenny Detective Unit conducted a day of action targeting online fraud connected to a money laundering network. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized £174,000 sterling, €7,000, a motor vehicle and items of evidential value. (garda.ie)
- whereProperties were searched in Counties Donegal, Longford, and Louth. (garda.ie)
- investigationTwo adult males aged in their 30s and 60s were arrested on 27 May 2026 and detained under Section 50 at a Garda Station in Co. Kilkenny. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe NCA arrested three males aged in their 40s, 40s and 60s and one female aged in her 30s in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone on 27 May 2026. (garda.ie)
- otherInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 May202628/05/2026 Cross Border Day of Action Targeting Online Fraud , An Garda Síochána, National Crime Agency, Arrests 26th & 27th May 2026
Gardaí press release detailing a joint cross-border operation with the NCA; six people arrested in total across the Republic and Northern Ireland.
suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 60s, malesuspect, 40s, malesuspect, 40s, malesuspect, 60s, malesuspect, 30s, female