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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12882Deception, using a false instrument, making a false instrument, money laundering (49 financial offences) · Co. Kilkenny

Gemma McGuigan charged in Kilkenny with 49 financial offences including deception and money laundering

Gemma McGuigan appeared before Kilkenny District Court charged with 49 financial offences, including 16 counts of deception, 16 counts of using a false instrument, 16 counts of making a false instrument, and one count of money laundering, all relating to dates between 2017 and 2022. The DPP directed prosecution on indictment and the matter was adjourned to a court in September for a book of evidence to be prepared.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whenAll charges relate to dates between 2017 and 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeShe faces 16 counts of deception under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) 2001. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeShe faces 16 counts of using a false instrument under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) 2001. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeShe faces 16 counts of making a false instrument under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) 2001. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeShe faces one count of money laundering under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act) 2010. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtGemma McGuigan appeared before Kilkenny District Court charged with 49 financial offences. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed prosecution on indictment. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to a court in September to allow a book of evidence to be prepared. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Aug2025
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Woman charged in Kilkenny with 49 offences - including deception and money laundering

    Initial court appearance where 49 charges were laid; Judge William Aylmer ordered her address not to be published for her safety; case adjourned to September for a book of evidence.

    accused, Gemma McGuigan, female, named, irish (judged from name)Gemma McGuigan