Ireland Man to face trial over bank accounts allegedly used in human trafficking
Tomass Cukurs, a 26-year-old man of Mill Road, Glenties, is to face trial over bank accounts allegedly used in human trafficking for labour exploitation. It is alleged that between 6 February and 24 November 2022 he handled more than €200,000 through two accounts in his name, held at branches in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, and Artane, Dublin. He appeared before Ballyshannon District Court by videolink on 17 April, where the DPP consented to the case being disposed of in the ordinary courts and it will be sent forward to the Circuit Court for trial. He is on remand in Castlerea Prison on two charges, and the case was adjourned to Ballyshannon District Court on 1 May, when he is to be served with the book of evidence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court17 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 26-year-old man is to face trial for allowing bank accounts in his name to be used in relation to human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation.
- Where
- The accounts were held in branches in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, and Artane, Dublin.
- When
- The alleged offending took place between 6 February 2022 and 24 November 2022, both dates inclusive.
- Charges
- He is alleged to have enhanced a criminal organisation's ability to commit human trafficking by opening and letting others use accounts in his name.
- He is alleged to have handled proceeds of criminal conduct worth €202,621 through the two accounts.
- In court
- He appeared before Ballyshannon District Court by videolink on Friday, 17 April, with an interpreter present in the courtroom.
- The DPP consented to the case being disposed of in the ordinary courts, and it will be sent forward for trial to the Circuit Court rather than the Central Criminal Court.
- The case was adjourned to Ballyshannon District Court on 1 May, when the defendant is to be served with the book of evidence.
- Other details
- He is on remand in Castlerea Prison on two charges.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA 26-year-old man is to face trial for allowing bank accounts in his name to be used in relation to human trafficking for labour exploitation. (donegallive.ie)
- whatThe defendant is alleged to have handled more than €200,000 through two bank accounts in his name. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe accounts were in branches in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, and Artane, Dublin. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe alleged offending took place between 6 February 2022 and 24 November 2022. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is alleged to have enhanced a criminal organisation's ability to commit human trafficking by opening and letting others use accounts in his name. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is alleged to have handled proceeds of criminal conduct worth €202,621. (donegallive.ie)
- courtTomass Cukurs of Mill Road, Glenties appeared before Ballyshannon District Court by videolink on Friday, 17 April. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe DPP consented to the case being disposed of in the ordinary courts. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case will be sent forward for trial to the Circuit Court rather than the Central Criminal Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to Ballyshannon District Court on 1 May, with the defendant to be served with the book of evidence then. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHe is on remand in Castlerea Prison on two charges. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Apr2026Man to face trial for alleged offences related to people trafficking in Donegal
First report of this court appearance. Adds the charge details, the alleged period of offending, the handling of €202,621, remand in Castlerea Prison, DPP consent to trial in the ordinary courts, and the adjournment to 1 May.
accused, Tomass Cukurs, 26, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Tomass Cukurs