A High Court judge has said a Nigerian woman who is wanted in France in connection with people trafficking is accused of offences that are the scourge of Europe.

A High Court bail hearing has heard a Nigerian woman wanted in France in connection with trafficking women and money laundering has around €30,000 in three Irish bank accounts.

A Nigerian mother-of-three wanted in France in connection with an investigation into trafficking and forcing young women into prostitution, as well as money-laundering, has been brought before the High Court.