Suspicious ATM Withdrawals Lead to Arrests in Alleged Money-Laundering Operation
Dublin, ireland - Gardaí have arrested a man and a woman in connection with an alleged money-laundering operation linked to Poland and Norway, following reports of important cash withdrawals from ATMs in Dublin and Cork. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) initiated the operation on Thursday after receiving intelligence regarding the suspicious activity.
Between August 11th and September 9th, large sums of money were withdrawn from ATMs using bank cards connected to accounts in both Poland and Norway, according to a statement from An Garda Síochána.
On Saturday, GNECB officers searched a vehicle in Lucan, County dublin, uncovering a ample amount of cash and multiple bank cards. A man in his early 30s was arrested at the scene. A subsequent operation led to the arrest of a woman in her mid-30s at a property in Dublin. Both individuals are currently being held for questioning at a Dublin Garda station.
A further search of a residence in County Cork yielded additional cash – including foreign currency - along with bank cards, mobile phones, and what authorities believe to be fraudulent identity documents.
to date, Gardaí have seized over €90,000 in cash.
The inquiry is ongoing, with Gardaí actively collaborating with law enforcement agencies in Poland and Norway, coordinated through Europol.
