Issue Date: 21st November 2023
As part of an ongoing investigation into the laundering of the proceeds of romance frauds, a man (aged in his 40s) was arrested by Gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) yesterday, Monday 20th November 2023 in the West Dublin area.
The man is currently detained under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007 at a Garda station in Dublin.
Investigations are ongoing
This investigation has identified a potential 15 victims who have been collectively defrauded out of over €275,000. The money is understood to have emanated from romance frauds operating in numerous countries worldwide from November 2017 to date.
