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Case No. 12853Money laundering (possession of crime proceeds) · Co. Dublin · 23 Aug 2025

Vietnamese man bailed at Dublin court over €80,000 money laundering charge

Quang Nguyen, 28, a Vietnamese man from Swords, Dublin, appeared at Dublin District Court charged with possessing €78,500 and £10,800 in crime proceeds following a search of his home. He told gardaí his friends gave him the euros to open a nail bar in Drogheda, and was granted bail of €21,000.

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

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is accused of possessing €78,500 and £10,800 in crime proceeds. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatHe told gardaí his friends gave him the euros to help him open a nail bar in Drogheda, Co Louth. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatHe did not disclose the origin of the British currency. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe search of his home took place on Saturday. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí had yet to speak with the people identified by the accused as having given him the money. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeNguyen was charged with money laundering. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Judge Patricia Cronin at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHis bail was set at €21,000. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe will appear again the following week. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtA decision on his eligibility for legal aid was deferred pending a statement of his means. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe has a partner and a child in Ireland. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe has been legally residing in the State. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe works in a nail bar. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Aug2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man told gardaí he planned to use €80,000 in seized cash to open a nail bar

    First report of the case. Nguyen appeared at Dublin District Court, bail set at €21,000, legal aid deferred, next appearance set for the following week.

    accused, Quang Nguyen, 28, male, Vietnamese, named, non-irishQuang Nguyen