Ireland Man in court over alleged laundering linked to An Post accounts, Naas
Between January 6 and January 9, 2024, €400,000 was allegedly taken when An Post accounts were compromised, and the alleged laundering of €6,200 belonging to two other people is one of 28 incidents gardaí link to these accounts. Karel Lakatos, a 53-year-old man whose address was given as Athy, County Kildare, was charged with an alleged breach of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act. He appeared before Naas District Court on April 14, 2026, where bail was not opposed if he surrenders his passport and signs on at Athy garda station once a week. The matter was adjourned to May 21, when a translator was requested to be present.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court14 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- €400,000 was allegedly taken when An Post accounts were compromised.
- Where
- The case was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare, and the accused's address was given as Athy.
- When
- The alleged breach took place between January 6, 2024 and January 9, 2024.
- Cause
- The An Post accounts were described as compromised.
- Investigation
- Gardaí say the alleged laundering was one of 28 incidents relating to An Post accounts, totalling €400,000.
- Gardaí say the defendant was found to be the beneficial account holder in a nationwide garda operation.
- Charges
- Karel Lakatos faces an allegation of breaching the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act.
- It is alleged he attempted to launder €6,200 that belonged to two other people.
- In court
- Karel Lakatos, 53, appeared before Naas District Court on April 14, 2026.
- Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter to May 21 and asked for a translator to be present that day.
- There was no objection to bail if the defendant surrenders his passport and signs on at Athy garda station one day a week.
- Other details
- All affected customers were reimbursed.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man appeared in court after €400,000 was taken when An Post accounts were compromised. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe alleged breach took place between January 6, 2024 and January 9, 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationGardaí say the alleged laundering was one of 28 incidents relating to An Post accounts, totalling €400,000. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationGardaí say the defendant was found to be the beneficial account holder, in a nationwide garda operation. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeHe faces an allegation of breaching the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeIt is alleged he attempted to launder €6,200 that belonged to two other people. (kildarenow.com)
- courtKarel Lakatos, 53, appeared before Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
- courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter to May 21 and asked for a Slovakian translator to be present that day. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThere was no objection to bail if the defendant surrenders his passport and signs on at Athy garda station one day a week. (kildarenow.com)
- otherAll affected customers were reimbursed. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Apr2026Kildare man in court after '€400,000 taken from Post Office accounts'
First report of this case. Names the accused, the court, the alleged €6,200 laundering attempt, the 28-incident total of €400,000, and the adjournment to May 21 with bail conditions.
accused, Karel Lakatos, 53, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Karel Lakatos