Gardaí arrest man, 50s, as part of anti-corruption probe

An investigation by the Garda Anti-Corruption Unit was launched last March after the man’s superiors identified suspicious activity and reported the matter to gardaí.

It is understood his arrest followed searches in July by the Anti-Corruption Unit, which is attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. File Picture

A procurement manager working for a large retail business arrested in a garda anti-corruption probe was responsible for business worth “millions” of euro, the Irish Examiner understands.

The manager, who was tasked with purchasing goods from abroad for the business in Ireland, is alleged to have received bribes from a supplier.