Man arrested in Cork as part of FBI cybercrime investigation refused bail

The accused said he previously worked in a compliance department with an international online payments company

Suleman Mazhar is alleged to have had a smart card reader to make false financial instruments and also alleged to have carried out money laundering. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Cork – as part of a cybercrime investigation by An Garda Síochána in Ireland and the FBI in America – and he was charged with six counts, including money laundering on Friday.

Suleman Mazhar of Fort Hill, Moneygourney, Douglas, Cork, was arrested by Sergeant Wesley Kenny who objected to bail being granted to the accused.