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Case No. 15664Money laundering · Co. Laois · 8 Apr 2022

Man sent for trial over alleged money laundering in Laois

Jiri Cervenak (32), a man, is accused of money laundering in relation to €7,007.86 at Permanent TSB on Main Street, Portlaoise, on 8 April 2022. Court reports say he was originally from the Czech Republic and that his solicitor said he had perfect English. A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court, and the DPP consented to him being sent forward for trial. The case was reported on 25 October 2024, when he was remanded on continuing bail with legal aid granted for his solicitor and one barrister, and he is due at the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning 29 October.

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

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What happened
Jiri Cervenak, a man aged 32, is accused of money laundering.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Permanent TSB, Main Street, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The alleged offence took place on 8 April 2022.
Charges
The accused is accused of money laundering in relation to a sum of €7,007.86.
Investigation
Sergeant Mark Daly gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court.
In court
  • Judge Nicola Andrews was told that the DPP had consented to the accused being sent forward for trial to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court, beginning on 29 October.
  • The judge granted legal aid for the accused's solicitor and one barrister.
  • The accused was remanded on continuing bail on the same conditions previously set by the district court.
Other details
According to his solicitor, Philip Meagher, the accused was originally from the Czech Republic and had perfect English.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Permanent TSB on Main Street, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 8 April 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is accused of money laundering in relation to a sum of €7,007.86. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA garda sergeant gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court, beginning on 29 October. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted legal aid for the accused's solicitor and one barrister. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail on the same conditions as previously set by the district court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused was originally from the Czech Republic and had perfect English, according to his solicitor. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Oct2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man sent for trial over alleged money laundering in Laois

    Reports the book of evidence served at Portlaoise District Court, the DPP's consent to sending the accused forward for trial, the bail terms, and the accused's Czech origin. Gives the amount and location of the alleged offence.

    accused, Jiri Cervenak, 32, male, namedJiri Cervenak