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Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Directing A Criminal Organisation.

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Gardai say this criminal organisation has stolen over €15 million, worldwide, in invoice redirect fraud

A man in Dublin has been arrested on suspicion of directing a criminal organisation.

Gardai say this criminal organisation has stolen over 15 million euro worldwide in invoice redirect fraud, with at least 8 or 9 million euro laundered through the bank accounts of gang members and money mules all over Ireland.

Gardai carried out a search in the Clonsilla area today, where 4-thousand-500 euro in cash was seized, along with designer shoes, sunglasses and clothes.

A 29-year-old man is being questioned at Kevin Street Garda Station where he can be held for up to 7 days.

Gardai say the man is the fourth person arrested for directing this criminal organisation.

 

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