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Sunday World
2 days ago
- Business
- Sunday World
Barman faces trial accused of possessing €1 million in crime proceeds
Kevin McMahon appeared at Dublin District Court today on 131 charges A barman has been sent forward for trial accused of deceiving multiple individuals in Ireland and possessing €1 million in crime proceeds from 2010 to 2013. Kevin McMahon, 51, with an address at Calle Vincente Inglada, Alicante, Spain, was served with a book of evidence when he appeared at Dublin District Court today on 131 charges. The case stems from a Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) probe. Judge Patricia Cronin noted the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) directed trial on indictment. Accordingly, she granted a return for trial order, telling Mr McMahon his case was being transferred to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where it will be scheduled for mention on October 10. Following an application by defence barrister Barry Lysaght with solicitor Michael French, she granted legal aid to include senior counsel representation. Kevin McMahon Mr McMahon, who has yet to enter a plea, was remanded on bail. He has 21 charges under Section 6 of the Theft and Fraud Act for the alleged deception of 18 people about their financial interests at an unknown location in the State. He also had 110 money laundering under section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 for possessing, handling or acquiring sums ranging from €1,000 to €300,025 in several banks or financial institutions with accounts under different names. Kevin McMahon Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 30th GNECB Detective Ciaran Ronan said the DPP had issued the same trial venue authorisation for co-defendant Samuel Elwood, 49, with an address at Roundhill Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, who was charged with 11 counts of money laundering involving sums totalling just over €300,000. He did not reply to the allegations and was granted bail after the judge noted there was no garda objection. He received a trial order, and his case will be listed in the Circuit Court on the same date as Mr McMahon's appearance. The judge warned them to notify prosecutors within 14 days if they intended to use alibis in their defence. Prosecutors must also provide the defence with copies of interview videos.
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Money-laundering trial of former hockey international Catriona Carey set for 2027
The money-laundering trial of former Ireland hockey international Caitriona Carey is expected to last four to six weeks and will go ahead in January 2027 before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The 47-year-old, with an address at Rochford Manor, Graiguecullen, Co Carlow, is charged with three offences contrary to Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, one over a 12-month period in 2019, one in 2020 and one in 2021. It is alleged that in each case, she engaged in converting / transferring / handling / acquiring / possessing / using the proceeds of criminal conduct. All three counts related to funds in a bank account in the name, Careysfort Asset Estates Ltd at Wise Europe SA. Ms Carey appeared before Judge Orla Crowe on Monday when her barrister, Kevin Roche BL, said she was seeking a trial date. He told the judge that the trial would take four to six weeks. Judge Crowe set a trial date of January 27, 2027, and bailed her to that date. Two co-accused were also before the court. John Steadmond, aged 48, of Rossminogue, Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford, and Paddy Maher, aged 57, of Glenmalure Gun Club, Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow are each charged with 17 related charges, including that they unlawfully acted as solicitors when not qualified to do so. The bulk of the other charges against the two men relate to inducing a number of people to pay deposits, having falsely represented that Careysfort Asset Estates Ltd was in a position to secure finance for distressed mortgage holders, with the intention of making gains for themselves or others, or causing loss to another. Each of their barristers said that there was disclosure outstanding in their cases and asked for an arraignment date at the end of the month. Judge Crowe bailed them both until July 29 next. Read More Former hockey international Catriona Carey sent for trial accused of breaking company laws
Sunday World
19-06-2025
- Business
- Sunday World
Barman arrested in Dublin accused of possessing €1mill in crime proceeds
GNECB Detective Ciaran Ronan told Judge Michele Finan that he arrested the accused this morning in Dublin A barman faces trial for deceiving multiple individuals in Ireland and possessing €1 million in crime proceeds following a Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) probe. The funds were allegedly held from 2010 to 2013 in multiple bank accounts under various names. Kevin McMahon, 51, with an address at Calle Vincente Inglada, Alicante, Spain, faced 130 charges when he appeared at Dublin District Court today on 131 charges. There were 21 charges under Section 6 of the Theft and Fraud Act for deception of 18 people about their financial interests at an unknown location in the State. Kevin McMahon He also had 110 money laundering section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 for possessing, handling or acquiring sums ranging from €1,000 to €300,025 in several banks or financial institutions with accounts under different names. GNECB Detective Ciaran Ronan told Judge Michele Finan that he arrested the accused this morning in Dublin after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) authorised charging him. The DPP has directed trial on indictment in the Circuit Court and that Mr McMahon could be sent forward for sentencing on a signed plea should that arise. Judge Finan raised the issue of providing disclosure to the defence. Solicitor Michael French told the court that prosecutors must prepare a book of evidence for his client. It must be served before granting a trial order. Judge Finan also noted that a co-accused was expected to come before the court on June 30, and she adjourned Mr McMahon's case to that date. Mr McMahon remained silent during the hearing but was granted legal aid. There was no objection to bail, but the judge warned that he must get court approval to change his address. Kevin McMahon News in 90 Seconds - June 19th
