Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5028Money laundering · Co. Dublin

Man to face trial over €355,000 in alleged crime proceeds after romance fraud investigation

Ayo Egbon, 37, of Dublin, was charged under money laundering legislation over alleged possession of €355,000 in crime proceeds linked to a romance fraud investigation. The DPP has directed trial on indictment, and he was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 18 November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is to face trial accused of possessing €355,000 in crime proceeds following a romance fraud investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offences allegedly took place from February 2017 until February 2020. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe case follows a Garda National Economic Crime Bureau investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was initially charged with acquiring, possessing, using or converting €255,472 in a Permanent TSB account, knowing or reckless to it being proceeds of crime. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeAn additional charge of possessing or transferring €100,000 in crime proceeds was brought. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment, meaning the case would be sent to the Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Smyth extended legal aid to cover the new charge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on November 18 to be served with a book of evidence and returned for trial. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherIt was claimed the money was the proceeds of romance fraud. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe injured party was from Finland. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe made no reply when charged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA bail condition bars him from using dating and matchmaking websites. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe had already lost employment in relation to these matters. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Oct2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man to face trial over possessing €355,000 after 'romance fraud' investigation

    Reports the court appearance at Dublin District Court: a second charge of possessing or transferring €100,000 in crime proceeds, the offence period February 2017 to February 2020, the DPP directing trial on indictment in the Circuit Court, and the bail conditions including a ban on internet dating sites.

    accused, Ayo Egbon, 37, male, namedAyo Egbon