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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11108Organised crime · Co. Galway

Man charged in Galway organised crime investigation involving $410,000 in cryptocurrency

A man in his 20s was arrested in Doughiska, Galway, on Monday as part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity, after Gardaí searched a home under a warrant. Two cryptocurrency accounts containing $410,000 and an account at a local financial institution holding over €20,000 were frozen. The man has been charged and is due before a special sitting of Galway District Court on Friday evening at 5:45pm, as reported on 6 February 2026. The latest development is that the court appearance is scheduled, and An Garda Síochána say the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged6 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 20s was arrested in connection with an organised crime investigation.
Where
The arrest took place in Doughiska, Galway.
When
The arrest took place on a Monday, according to a report dated 6 February 2026.
Cause
The arrest was part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity.
Investigation
  • Gardaí searched a home in the Doughiska area under a warrant.
  • Two cryptocurrency accounts containing $410,000 have been frozen; one article describes the cryptocurrency as seized.
  • An account at a local financial institution holding over €20,000 has been frozen.
  • An Garda Síochána say investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Charges
The man arrested has been charged.
In court
The man is due to appear before a special sitting of Galway District Court on Friday evening at 5:45pm.
Other details
The sources do not give the suspect's name or nationality.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereGardaí arrested a man in his 20s in Doughiska. (galwaydaily.com)
  • causeThe arrest was part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationGardaí searched a home in the Doughiska area under a warrant. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationTwo cryptocurrency accounts containing $410,000 have been frozen. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationAn account at a local financial institution holding over €20,000 has been frozen. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationAn Garda Síochána say investigations into the matter are ongoing. (galwaydaily.com)
  • chargeThe man arrested has been charged. (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before a special sitting of Galway District Court on Friday evening at 5:45pm. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Feb2026
    Chargedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Man due before court in organised crime investigation involving $410,000 in cryptocurrency - Galway Daily

    First report of the arrest and charge of a man in his 20s in Doughiska; he is due before a special sitting of Galway District Court on Friday evening; $410,000 in cryptocurrency accounts frozen.

    accused, 20s, male