Four men arrested for insider dealing under Market Abuse Regulations
Detectives from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau arrested four men on suspicion of insider dealing under the EU Market Abuse Regulations 2016 following a two-day operation. Two men, aged in their 70s and 50s, were arrested on 29 September 2026 and released without charge, with a file to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. A further two men, aged in their 60s and 50s, were arrested on 30 September 2026 and remain detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the East of the country. The investigation followed a formal referral from the Central Bank of Ireland and is one of a number of ongoing Market Abuse investigations at GNECB.
- Reported30 Sep
- Arrested30 Sep
2 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Four men were arrested on suspicion of insider dealing under the EU Market Abuse Regulations 2016.
- When
- Two men were arrested on 29 September 2026 and a further two on 30 September 2026.
- Where
- The suspects were detained at a Garda Station in the East of the country.
- Charges
- The arrests were on suspicion of market abuse contrary to Regulation 5 of the EU (Market Abuse) Regulations 2016.
- Investigation
- The investigation was conducted by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau following a formal referral from the Central Bank of Ireland under Section 33AK of the Central Bank Act 1942.
- The first two men, aged in their 70s and 50s, were released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- The second two men, aged in their 60s and 50s, are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
- Other details
- The investigation is one of a number of ongoing Market Abuse investigations at GNECB.
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- whatFour individuals were arrested following a two-day operation investigating breaches of the EU Market Abuse Regulations 2016. (garda.ie)
- whatShea Bradley was 29 years old (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was arrested on 29 September 2026 in relation to the investigation (garda.ie)
- whatThe victim was 47 years old (garda.ie)
- whatThe victim was a well-known on-course bookmaker from Dungannon, Co. Tyrone (garda.ie)
- whatHe was driving a white Mercedes 250D with registration MJI 7005 (garda.ie)
- whatA red Toyota Carina with false registration 90G2506 was following his vehicle (garda.ie)
- whatHe died at the scene from his injuries (garda.ie)
- whatThe canvas money bag was later recovered (garda.ie)
- whatA man wearing a Puma cap was observed moving from the Carina to the rear seat of the Gallant (garda.ie)
- whereThe suspects were detained at a Garda Station in the East of the country. (garda.ie)
- whereThe murder occurred in a laneway between Regal Park and Blackhorse Avenue, Cabra, Dublin 7 (garda.ie)
- whereThe red Toyota Carina was found abandoned in a field at Powerstown, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, on 1 October 1990 (garda.ie)
- whereThe Carina had been stolen from Ashfield Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, on 26 September 1990 (garda.ie)
- whenTwo men were arrested on the morning of Tuesday 29 September 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenA further two men were arrested on Wednesday 30 September 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenThe murder occurred on 9 March 2006 (garda.ie)
- whenThe murder occurred on 30 September 1990 (garda.ie)
- whenHe left his home at approximately 11:15am intending to attend a race meeting at the Curragh (garda.ie)
- causeShea Bradley died of gunshot wounds (garda.ie)
- weaponShotgun pellets were recovered from the scene (garda.ie)
- weaponA single handgun round was fired through the open passenger door, striking Fox in both legs (garda.ie)
- investigationThe first two men were released without charge and a file will be prepared for the DPP. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe second two men are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe investigation followed comprehensive work by the Central Bank of Ireland that led to a formal referral to GNECB. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is one of a number of ongoing Market Abuse investigations at GNECB. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe man was detained under Section 42 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1999 (garda.ie)
- investigationThe man was released without charge (garda.ie)
- investigationA file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing (garda.ie)
- investigationSeventeen individuals were arrested and questioned shortly after the murder (garda.ie)
- investigationTwo further suspects were arrested in May 2018 (garda.ie)
- investigationThe matter continues to be investigated by An Garda Síochána (garda.ie)
- chargeThe arrests were on suspicion of market abuse contrary to Regulation 5 of the EU (Market Abuse) Regulations 2016. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Sep202630/09/2026 36th Anniversary Appeal – Murder of Dessie Fox, Robertstown, Co. Kildare - 30th September 1990
36th anniversary appeal providing detailed account of the shooting, stolen items, vehicles involved, and previous arrests; case remains under investigation with no charges laid.
victim, Dessie Fox, 47, male, irish (judged from name)Dessie Foxsuspect - 30 Sep202630/09/2026 Arrest: Murder of Shea Bradley, Cabra, Dublin 7. 9th March, 2006.
Reports the arrest of a man in his 40s on 29 September 2026 in connection with the 2006 murder, his release without charge, and that a file will be prepared for the DPP.
victim, Shea Bradley, 29, male, irish (judged from name)Shea Bradleysuspect, 40s, male - 30 Sep202630/09/2026 Arrests under the Market Abuse Regulations 2016 for the offence of Insider Dealing. 29th & 30th September, 2026.
Reports the arrest of four unnamed men for market abuse/insider dealing by GNECB following a Central Bank referral under Section 33AK of the Central Bank Act 1942.
suspect, 70s, malesuspect, 50s, malesuspect, 60s, malesuspect, 50s, male