Ireland Dublin man (70) sent for trial over alleged laundering of over €55k
Frank Proudfoot, a 70-year-old man from Dublin, is accused of laundering more than €55,000 in alleged crime proceeds, with the alleged offence dated 10 June 2022 at Richmond Hall, Richmond Road, Dublin 3. He was charged in August 2026 at Bridewell Garda Station, where he made no reply, and he appeared at Dublin District Court, where the DPP directed trial on indictment and he was served with a book of evidence. The latest development, reported on 14 September 2026, is that he was sent forward for trial on bail to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the case listed for mention on 29 October.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court1 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Frank Proudfoot, a 70-year-old Dublin man, is accused of laundering more than €55,000 in alleged crime proceeds.
- Where
- The alleged offence took place at Richmond Hall, Richmond Road, Dublin 3.
- When
- The alleged offence is dated 10 June 2022.
- Investigation
- A Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau detective gave evidence of his arrest, charge and caution.
- Charges
- He was charged in August 2026 over alleged crime proceeds totalling €55,525 and £4,340 (€5,000).
- Other details
- He made no reply when charged at Bridewell Garda Station.
- He had no legal representation present because of a dispute between solicitors over legal aid reforms.
- Gardaí raised no objection to bail, which was granted on his own bond of €100 with no cash lodgement required.
- The judge told gardaí to provide copies of interview videos if the accused intended to use an alibi.
- In court
- He appeared at Dublin District Court, where gardaí served him with a book of evidence.
- The DPP directed trial on indictment.
- He was sent forward for trial on bail to the next sittings of the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
- The case is listed for mention on 29 October.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA 70-year-old Dublin man has been sent forward for trial on money laundering allegations involving more than €55,000. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe alleged offence was at Richmond Hall, Richmond Road, Dublin 3. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence was on 10 June 2022. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationA Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau detective gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeHe was charged in August over alleged crime proceeds totalling €55,525 and £4,340 (€5,000). (thejournal.ie)
- courtHe appeared at Dublin District Court, where gardaí served him with a book of evidence. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe DPP has directed trial on indictment. (thejournal.ie)
- courtHe was sent forward on bail to the next sittings of the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the case listed for mention on 29 October. (thejournal.ie)
- otherHe made no reply when charged at Bridewell Garda Station. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe accused had no legal representation present because of a dispute between solicitors over legal aid reforms. (thejournal.ie)
- otherGardaí raised no objection to bail, which was granted on his own bond of €100 with no cash lodgement required. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe judge told gardaí to provide the accused with copies of interview videos if he intended to use an alibi. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Sep2026Dublin man (70) sent for trial accused of laundering over €55k in crime proceeds
Reports the District Court return-for-trial hearing, the DPP's direction for trial on indictment, and the bail terms. The charge was laid in August 2026.
accused, Frank Proudfoot, 70, male, namedFrank Proudfoot