Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 11293Money laundering · Co. Laois

Man to face trial over alleged money laundering of €7,500 in Laois

Afolabi Solanke, a 55-year-old man, is accused of money laundering a sum of €7,500 in County Laois on a date between April 14 and August 7, 2023. A court report published on February 1, 2026 said a book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court and the DPP consented to the case going forward. He was remanded on bail, granted legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel, and the judge issued an alibi warning. The latest development is that the case was sent forward to the next sittings of the Portlaoise Circuit Court on February 17, 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Afolabi Solanke, a man aged 55, is accused of money laundering.
Where
The alleged laundering took place in County Laois.
When
The alleged laundering took place on a date between April 14 and August 7, 2023.
Charges
He is charged with money laundering a sum of €7,500.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on him at Portlaoise District Court.
In court
  • The DPP consented to the case being sent forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on February 17, 2026, which is also given as the Circuit Criminal Court.
  • Judge Susan Fay issued an alibi warning and sent the case forward on February 17, 2026.
Other details
  • He was remanded on bail and granted legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel.
  • The case was reported in a court report published on February 1, 2026.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe alleged laundering took place on a date between April 14 and August 7, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with money laundering a sum of €7,500 in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA garda gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the case being sent forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on February 17, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued an alibi warning and sent the case forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Criminal Court on February 17. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused was remanded on bail and granted legal aid for a solicitor and one counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jan2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    A man is to face trial for allegedly laundering €7,500 in Laois

    Court report on the accused's appearance at Portlaoise District Court: book of evidence served, DPP consent to send the case forward, and bail and legal aid granted. The incident date is a range in 2023, so it is left empty.

    accused, Afolabi Solanke, 55, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Afolabi Solanke