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Case No. 5760Deception, corruption and money laundering · Co. Meath

Garda goes on trial over 89 charges of deception, corruption and money laundering

Garda Joseph Doyle, 39, went on trial at Trim Circuit Court on 89 charges of deception, corruption and money laundering. The charges concern alleged payments he demanded while working as Acting PSV Inspector for County Meath between 2018 and 2020, and he pleaded not guilty.

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

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  • whatA serving Garda has gone on trial on 89 charges of deception, corruption and money laundering. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is alleged to have induced people in Co Meath to pay him sums of €20 to €250 for fictitious brake tests, Article 60 licences and fictitious charities. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is alleged to have collected just under €5,000 in cash and cheques from alleged victims. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is alleged to have charged bus drivers for brake tests at a motor yard in Navan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offences were committed while the accused was Acting PSV Inspector for County Meath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences were committed on various dates between 2018 and 2020. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe charges followed an investigation into public service vehicle inspections. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with money laundering, allegedly lodging cash into a bank account knowing it was the proceeds of crime. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused pleaded not guilty to all 89 charges at Trim Circuit Court before a jury and Judge John Martin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial is expected to take three weeks. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Jun2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda on trial over 89 charges of deception, corruption and money laundering

    Reports the start of the trial of a serving Garda on 89 charges, including the prosecution's opening account of the alleged brake-test and licence payments and fictitious charity donations, and the not-guilty pleas.

    accused, Joseph Doyle, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Doylevictim