Man accused of cybercrimes in Cork after FBI probe remanded in custody for two weeks

The investigation centres around alleged transfers of crypto-currency involving $346,000 over a one-year period

Suleman Mazhar has not been able to raise the bail money which was required in the sum of €5,500 cash and an independent surety of €5,000. File picture: Larry Cummins

The 40-year-old man charged in Cork with alleged cybercrimes following an investigation here and by the FBI in America was remanded in custody for a fortnight.

Suleman Mazhar, who was previously of Moneygourney, Douglas, Cork, appeared at Cork District Court by video link from prison. Judge Olann Kelleher noted from the prosecution that there had been some progress in advancing the case.