Issue Date: 01/05/2022
Gardaí in Waterford with assistance from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) arrested a man in his 30s, on the morning of Tuesday, 26th April 2022, for money laundering offences, as part of Operation SKEIN.
The male was arrested for offences contrary to Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2006. He was detained under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007, at Waterford Garda Station, where he has since been charged.
The man is due to appear before a special sitting of Gorey District Court, this morning, Sunday 1st May 2022 at 11:30am.
Note: Operation SKEIN is an investigation into international BEC/Invoice re-direct fraud being committed from Ireland, and the laundering of the proceeds through accounts here.
