Issue Date: 01/07/2026
On Monday 29th June 2026, Detectives attached to Garda National Economic Crime Bureau arrested a male in his 40s on suspicion of bribing a public official.
The male is currently detained for questioning in a Garda Station in the Southern Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended.
The investigation relates to alleged Corruption in Office involving a former local authority employee and external contractors. The investigation is being led by specialist detectives from the Anti-Bribery & Corruption Unit at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau assisted by Divisional resources in the Southern Region.
This investigation is ongoing.
