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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9426Money laundering · Co. Laois · 28 Jun 2023

Judge refuses jurisdiction over money laundering charge in Portlaoise

Stephen Considine (29) of Portlaoise is accused of laundering €4,290 on 28 June 2023 in Laois. A judge at Portlaoise District Court refused jurisdiction over the money laundering charge, and Judge Susan Fay had earlier adjourned the case to establish whether the victim of a scam had received compensation. Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes told the court that no compensation had been received. The defendant was remanded on bail and the case was adjourned to 7 July for service of a book of evidence, as reported on 25 May 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Stephen Considine (29) is accused of laundering €4,290.
Where
The alleged offence was reported in Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The alleged laundering took place on 28 June 2023.
Other details
The injured party is the victim of a scam.
Investigation
  • Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case from the previous week to determine whether the victim had received any compensation.
  • Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes told the court that no compensation had been received by the injured party.
Charges
A judge refused to accept jurisdiction over the money laundering charge.
In court
  • Judge Fay said she was refusing jurisdiction because of the level of the figure involved.
  • The defendant was remanded on bail.
  • The case was adjourned to 7 July for service of a book of evidence.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe alleged laundering took place on 28 June 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant Jason Hughes told the court that no compensation had been received by the injured party. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeStephen Considine is accused of laundering €4,290. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA judge refused to accept jurisdiction over the money laundering charge at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay adjourned the case from the previous week to determine whether the victim of a scam had received compensation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Fay said she was refusing jurisdiction because of the level of the figure involved. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on bail and the case was adjourned to 7 July for service of a book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 May2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Portlaoise District Court Judge refuses jurisdiction over alleged money laundering

    Reports the District Court judge refusing jurisdiction over the money laundering charge, the adjournment for compensation enquiries, the bail remand and the adjourned date for a book of evidence.

    accused, Stephen Considine, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Considinevictim