Organisation: Criminal Assets Bureau

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<p>The records, used to connect phones to the co-accuseds, were retained and accessed pursuant to a 2011 Irish law — the same regime under which call data evidence was obtained as part of the case against Graham Dwyer, who was convicted in 2015 for the murder of childcare worker Elaine O’Hara. Picture: Niall Carson/PA </p>

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Phone data evidence should be dismissed in attempted murder case, court hears

Phone records used to connect phones two co-accuseds were retained and accessed pursuant to a 2011 Irish law — the same regime under which call data evidence was obtained as part of the case against Graham Dwyer, who was convicted in 2015 for the murder of childcare worker Elaine O’Hara

<p>Justice Minister Simon Harris wants to stop criminals from using vexatious court challenges against CAB as a way of remaining in properties and other assets for lengthy periods.</p>

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Criminals to be stopped from using legal tactics against CAB to keep property

Criminals will be stopped from using legal tactics to hold onto their property under new a range of powers being rolled out to beef up the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB).

<p>Auctioneers and members of CAB in the main arena in the Jessbrook Equestrian Centre in Kildare in 2013. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin.</p>

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John Gilligan's Jessbrook now used as care centre for teens

A Co Kildare home seized from convicted drug trafficker John Gilligan by the Criminal Assets Bureau has been turned into a residential unit for teenagers in care.

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Over €100k frozen in bank account, Canada Goose Jackets and Rolexes seized in CAB raids

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Court appoints receiver over vacant properties linked to alleged leading figures in crime gang

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BMW sports car, Rolexes, and €15k in cash seized by CAB following searches in Dublin

FILE PHOTO High Court Justice Alexander Owens says that the Criminal Assets Bureau has made "a very compelling case" that resaur

Celtic Tiger restaurateur Marcus Sweeney 'up to his oxters' in organised crime

The Cab alleged EWM purchased the land for €102,000 using, in part, cash from unknown sources, another investment company and from an innocent investor

Fri, 20 Jan, 2023

Catherine the Fake Q&A podcast special: Who is she, and why should people care?

In this special edition podcast, we seek to answer the question 'who is Catherine O'Brien' – and many others

Wed, 28 Dec, 2022

Limerick-based car dealership was laundering money from drugs trade, court told

A Limerick-based car dealership was used by persons involved in criminality to launder significant amounts of money generated from the illegal drugs trade, the High Court has heard.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

French authorities investigating forged certificates allegedly linked to Catherine O'Brien

Ms O’Brien is currently the subject of an arrest warrant, after she was convicted in her absence of breaches of animal welfare legislation

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

CAB seeks orders over assets allegedly acquired by Kinahan gang member Ross Browning

Gardaí believe Mr Browning is the gang's 'principal representative' in Ireland, court told

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

Diamond faced Rolex and over €47,000 seized in CAB operation

A diamond-faced Rolex watch, €1,910 in cash, and electronic devices have been seized from a Dublin city centre property this morning. The seizure was made by the Criminal Assets Bureau with the assistance of Gardaí and a customs cash dog.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2022

Cash seized in Limerick and Cork as gardaí target organised crime group

€14,000 in cash was seized in Cork

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

CAB allowed to seize luxury west Dublin mansion 'effectively owned' by Daniel Kinahan

The judge said he was satisfied that Daniel Kinahan and Thomas Kavanagh had been served papers and are aware of today's proceedings

Thu, 13 Oct, 2022

CAB seizes Rolex watches, designer footwear, and cash in raids on 15 Munster premises

The operation was aimed at individuals involved in the targeting 'elderly and the vulnerable on the pretence of conducting home repairs and roofing work'

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

October hearing set for Cab case against Daniel Kinahan and Thomas Kavanagh

Cab claims a five-bedroom property in Saggart represents the proceeds of crime and is effectively owned or controlled by Mr Kinahan.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

CAB seizes properties worth €15m from criminals

Over 60 properties taken from crime bosses in State

Fri, 08 Jul, 2022

CAB target major Eastern European gang supplying cars to Irish crime groups

It is said the network – headed by a boss based in Kildare – has been “operating under the radar” for a number of years

Wed, 29 Jun, 2022

CAB raises doubts over proposed new 'Magnitsky law' aiming to seize assets of human rights abusers

The Criminal Assets Bureau acknowledged the “positive intentions” in the bill, but said that providing sufficient evidence to meet a legal standard would be challenging.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2022

Unexplained wealth of 1,800 criminals being monitored by local CAB profilers

Luxury cars and home renovations of criminals watched by local gardai

Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

Sunday TV tips: From forest, through swamp and mountain in Ireland's Fittest Family

— and it's all about connections, phone calls and family ties on Hidden Assets

Sun, 14 Nov, 2021

CAB has almost 1,900 crime bosses in its sight

Some 235 of these targets are local drug dealers and criminals who have been identified by a network of divisional assets profilers across the country

Fri, 15 Oct, 2021

Two arrested as cash, Rolexes, and cars seized in major CAB raid in Kildare

In total, eight residential properties and two professional addresses were searched in the operation on Tuesday morning

Tue, 21 Sep, 2021

Judge rules 84 motor vehicles seized in Co. Tipperary represent proceeds of crime

The court heard 'very large mandate frauds' have enriched the Khans by some €3.5m which had been introduced into their motor dealerships in England and Ireland

Fri, 30 Jul, 2021

Mercedes seized and €110k in bank accounts frozen in CAB raid targeting drug gangs

CAB says the searches targeted two organised crime gangs who are 'actively involved' in drug trafficking nationally.

Wed, 05 May, 2021

Community safety fund 'step in the right direction' in fighting crime scourge

The fund will allow the planned local community safety partnerships to apply for financial support for measures to protect their community, said Michael McGrath

Wed, 21 Apr, 2021

Proceeds of crime to be used for new community fund

Justice Minister and Public Expenditure Minister have agreed in principle to establish the Community Safety Innovation Fund

Wed, 21 Apr, 2021

Machine guns and ammunition seized and seven men arrested as gardaí thwart 'armed attack'

Detectives suspect the escalating feud involves a Belfast-based gang and a Romanian criminal network

Mon, 08 Mar, 2021

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Judge declares three houses linked to cannabis production are proceeds of crime

The houses were in Tipperary town, Fermoy, Co. Cork and in Blanchardstown, Dublin

Fri, 19 Feb, 2021

CAB hits gang targeting elderly with sham house jobs

A gang specialising in ripping off the elderly with exorbitant bills for shoddy or non-existent roofing and gutter jobs has been hit by the Criminal Assets Bureau.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2020

‘Your downfall is coming’: Gardaí plot take down of organised crime boss Daniel Kinahan

An Garda Síochána this week sent a clear message to crime cartel boss Daniel Kinahan that his downfall is imminent, writes Security Correspondent Cormac O’Keefe

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

CAB seizes vehicles, luxury items, and €450k in cash in Leinster raids

The Criminal Assets Bureau has seized nearly €450,000 in cash together with a string of high-end vehicles and other luxury goods as part of a series of raids in Leinster this morning.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

CAB froze €65 million of assets last year

Fifty individuals and companies were assessed for tax on criminal assets of over €11m, as the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) froze almost €65m in assets last year.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Nine arrested as searches carried out in Limerick, Clare and Tipperary

Nine people have been arrested and more than 60 searches carried out in a garda operation.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Fight fans urged to shun Fury vs Joshua bout over Daniel Kinahan links

Local leaders urge fight fans to shun Kinahan bout

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Colm O'Regan: dancing in the social double-bubble

We are told we are now in the era of the social double-bubble. Experts encourage us to metaphorically put our car keys in a bowl, pick another couple and stick to that choice. It may not be possible for everyone either through reasons of accessibility or just not really liking anyone enough to make them your Significant Other House.

Sun, 24 May, 2020

Range Rover and watches seized following CAB search operation

The CAB carried out a search operation at five locations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region South, Dublin Metropolitan Region East and Meath Divisions.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Essex migrant deaths: Decision on bail application due for alleged 'ringleader' of trafficking gang

The court was told today that haulier Ronan Hughes is alleged to have "organised, paid for the travel and controlled the drivers who collected the migrants."

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Man arrested in Kerry for money laundering offences

He was charged this morning and is due before Tralee District Court.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

CAB raid sees high-end designer clothing and accessories seized in Dublin

They seized nine jackets worth in the region of €8,000, two designer handbags valued at around €2,000 and a man bag worth costing around €700.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Garda Departures: Gardaí going through biggest clear-out in history

An Garda Síochána is going through what is thought to be the biggest clear-out of senior officers in its history.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

24,000 money laundering and terror financing cases in 2018

Figures from the Department of Justice show a total of 23,939 reports of suspicious financial transactions were made to gardaí in 2018 — a decrease of almost 2% on the previous year.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2020

Major anti-drug operation launched

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that drugs represent an “immediate and imminent” issue for the public, despite all the successes his organisation has had against gangs.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

It's incorrect to regard Bitcoin as the preserve of criminals

The online cryptocurrency Bitcoin was in the news recently when, as part of a CAB investigation into the sale and supply of drugs, a man was made to forfeit Bitcoin worth €52m by the High Court.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

CAB unable to access €52m in Bitcoin as codes are missing

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is not yet able to access the €52m in Bitcoin seized as part of a recent drugs investigation as the codes to access the cryptocurrency are missing.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020

Jim Kennedy and Jackson Way lose appeal over refusal of information

Businessman Jim Kennedy and his company Jackson Way Properties (JWP) have lost a High Court challenge to a refusal to provide information about land in Carrickmines, south Dublin, which has been the subject of years of litigation.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

CAB seizes €220,000 worth of Cork drug dealer’s assets

A convicted drug dealer has been deprived of almost €50,000 in either cash or in bank accounts as well as six-high powered cars worth around €170,000 following a massive operation in Cork.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

Cormac O’Keeffe: Pledges galore, but will anything change on the ground?

Security Correspondent Cormac O’Keeffe examines the manifestos to see what they propose for beleaguered communities

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

Judge refuses Wexford man’s request seeking return of vehicle by Cab

Judge Olann Kelleher said that it fairness to the applicant, Christopher Moorehouse, a painter decorator from Esmonde Road, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, he had no criminal convictions of any kind.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2020

More police, less crime: Garda numbers at decade high

It emerged yesterday that up to 40 people linked to some degree or other with leading figures in the murderous Drogheda feud, including women and children, are in hiding, because they fear they might be caught in revenge crossfire after last week’s discovery of teenager Keane Mulready-Woods’ butchered body. Unsurprisingly, the Criminal Assets Bureau, National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau have met to plan a response to that outrage. On the very day that this run-and-hide response to the murder of a 17-year-old became public, another 17-year-old was arrested in connection with Cameron Blair’s murder in Cork last week.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2020

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