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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3769Money laundering · Co. Dublin · 11 Jan 2023

Swedish man sent for trial over €263,860 cash money-laundering charge at Dublin Airport

Steven Olofsson, a Swedish national based in Cyprus, was sent forward for trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on a money-laundering charge after allegedly attempting to leave Dublin Airport with €263,860 in cash on 11 January 2023, just hours after arriving on a flight into the State.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Feb
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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29 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is a Swedish national based in Cyprus. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe allegedly attempted to leave Dublin Airport with €263,860 in cash. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe flew into Dublin Airport on the morning of 11 January 2023 and attempted to leave the same day with the cash. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatOlofsson is accused of handling or possessing €263,860 in cash while being reckless as to whether the money derived from criminal activity. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatOlofsson flew into Dublin Airport on the morning of 11 January 2023 and attempted to leave on the same day with the cash. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 11 January 2023 at Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe single charge relates to 11 January 2023 at Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationHe surrendered on foot of a European Arrest Warrant. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationOlofsson surrendered on foot of a European Arrest Warrant. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is brought under Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consents to him being sent forward for trial to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge John Brennan gave the accused an alibi warning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtA Section 56 order was granted to include videos of garda interviews with the accused. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 5 March. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge indicated he could grant bail of €7,000 in cash in lieu of a surety once conditions are met. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused in custody with consent to bail. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • courtHe first appeared before Dublin District Court on 18 February 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consents that the accused be sent forward for trial to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on the sole count of money-laundering. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtJudge John Brennan gave the alibi warning, cautioning Olofsson to notify the prosecution within 14 days if he intends to use an alibi. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtA Section 56 order to include videos of interviews conducted by gardaí with the accused was granted. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to solicitor Martin O'Donnell to include two counsel. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe judge sent the accused forward for trial to the next sitting of Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 5 March. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtDetective Garda Karen Fitzsimmons objected to bail due to the serious nature of the charge and the accused having no ties to the jurisdiction. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtJudge Brennan granted bail of €7,000 in cash in lieu of a surety once the source of the money is identified and an address is verified. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherHe was held on remand in Prague for 56 days before being transferred to Ireland. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe prosecuting garda objected to bail citing the serious nature of the charge and no ties to the jurisdiction. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSteven Olofsson turned 60 on 19 February 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherOlofsson turned 60 on 19 February 2026, the day of his most recent court appearance. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherChecks are being carried out on Olofsson's partner and brother as sureties, who both live outside the jurisdiction. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Feb2026
    In courtdublinlive.ie, first report
    Man to face trial after allegedly attempting to leave Dublin Airport with €260k

    Covers the 19 February 2026 Cloverhill District Court hearing where Olofsson was sent for trial to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 5 March 2026, with consent to bail of €7,000 in cash subject to conditions.

    accused, Steven Olofsson, 60, male, Swedish, named, non-irishSteven Olofsson
  2. 19 Feb2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man to face trial after allegedly attempting to leave Dublin Airport with €260k

    Details of Cloverhill District Court proceedings: the single Section 7 charge, European Arrest Warrant surrender, 56 days' remand in Prague, alibi warning, Section 56 order, legal aid with two counsel, DPP consent to trial, and bail conditions.

    accused, Steven Olofsson, 60, male, Swedish, named, non-irishSteven Olofsson