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Man (51) accused of laundering €380,000 through his bank account is facing trial

Gda Sheehan had no objection to bail, subject to conditions.

Eimear Cotter

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A man has appeared in court in Dublin charged with laundering over €380,000 in cash though his bank account.

Cyril Keegan (51) is facing trial in the circuit court on the charges.

Judge David McHugh adjourned the case for the preparation of the book of evidence.

The accused, with an address at Old Mill, Brownmills, Kinsale, Co Cork, appeared before Blanchardstown District Court charged with six counts of transferring, handling, acquiring or possessing cash, which was the proceeds of crime.

The incidents allegedly took place between October 10, 2017 and January 10, 2018, and related to sums of money which were credited to Mr Keegan’s AIB bank account.

The sums involved were €13,355, €6,692, €45,997, €72,143, €67,637 and €182,660 – a total of €388,484.

Detective Garda Sean Sheehan of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau told the court that Mr Keegan was arrested for the purpose of charge and later charged with the six offences. He was handed a true copy of the charge sheets and he made no reply to the charges after caution, the garda said.

Gda Sheehan had no objection to bail, subject to conditions.

Judge McHugh remanded Mr Keegan on bail in his own bond of €100. As part of his bail conditions he must sign on twice a week at Kilkenny Garda Station. He has also been ordered not to apply for a passport or travel documentation.

The court heard Mr Keegan was unemployed and the judge assigned defence solicitor Michael Lanigan on free legal aid.

Mr Keegan has not indicated how he intends pleading to the charges.