Man wanted in connection with FBI cybercrime investigation remanded in Cork prison

An investigation into alleged transfers of crypto-currency had seen the accused allegedly involved in over 2,000 transactions involving $346,000 in a year

It is alleged that Suleman Mazhar (pictured) had a smart card reader to make false financial instruments and that he had 52 plastic cards embedded with smart chips and magnetic strips. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 40-year-old man who was arrested and charged in Cork arising out of a cybercrime investigation by An Garda Síochána in Ireland and the FBI in America has been remanded in custody until June 15.

Judge Olann Kelleher adjourned the case until that date against Suleman Mazhar, who was previously of Moneygourney, Douglas, Cork, on the application of state solicitor, Frank Nyhan.