Ireland Crime

Named as

Accused

Offences

Unfair trading practices (non-payment of farmers)

Where

Co. Clare

Reporting

2 reports, 17 Dec 2024 to 8 Nov 2025

Outlets

thejournal.ie, clareecho.ie

• Shannon meat plant convicted of non-payment to farmer in Clare Unfair trading practices (non-payment of farmers) · Co. Clare

  Asba Meats Ltd, a Shannon-based Halal meat plant operated by Tarequr Rahman Khan, was convicted at Ennis District Court in December 2024 of non-payment of €10,059 for cattle delivered by farmer Pat McGrath. The firm was fined €1,000 and ordered to pay €10,163 in court costs, and the farmer was fully paid the day before the hearing. The Agri-Food Regulator is also prosecuting the firm and Khan under unfair trading practices regulations over 24 summonses concerning €576,386 allegedly owed to twelve farmers. Khan appeared in court for the first time after being directed to attend, and the case was adjourned to 20 February for the judge to decide whether to transfer it to the circuit court.

  Sentenced, 17 Dec 2024Accused · 2 reports

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 8 Nov2025
   In courtthejournal.ie, in Shannon meat plant convicted of non-payment to farmer in Clare

   Twelve farmers allegedly owed over €575,000 by Shannon-based Halal meat plant, court hears

   accused, Tarequr Rahman Khan, named, non-irish (judged from name)Tarequr Rahman Khan
2. 17 Dec2024
   Sentencedclareecho.ie, in Shannon meat plant convicted of non-payment to farmer in Clare

   Shannon based meat plant operate convicted for €10k non-payment to farmer - Clare Echo

   accused, Tarequr Rahman Khan, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Tarequr Rahman Khan♂

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