Carey still on Bail, Waiting Trial Hearing, in the Courts.

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Catriona Carey, a former Ireland hockey international from Kilkenny, has been in the news due to multiple legal proceedings related to fraud and company law violations. Here’s a summary of the latest developments based on recent reports:

• Trial for Company Law Violations (April 2025): Catriona Carey and her brother, Jack Carey, have been sent forward for trial accused of breaking company laws. Catriona faces charges related to providing false information, failing to file financial returns, and not notifying the Companies Registration Office (CRO) of address changes. Jack Carey is accused of similar offenses, including being party to providing false information. Both were charged in Dublin on February 4, 2025, and their case has progressed to trial following an investigation by the Corporate Enforcement Authority.
• Money Laundering Charges (March 2025): Carey appeared in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in March 2025 on money laundering charges. These charges allege she handled, acquired, or possessed proceeds of criminal conduct linked to funds in a bank account of Careysfort Asset Estates Ltd. The case is scheduled for further mention on June 30, 2025.
• Previous Charges and Court Appearances: In February 2025, Carey faced 46 new charges for breaching company law, including failing to provide information to the CRO and not maintaining proper records. She was granted bail set at €500 and free legal aid. Additionally, in December 2024, Carey and two former business associates were charged with offenses tied to Careysfort Asset Estates Ltd, including money laundering and deception. One associate faces charges for impersonating a solicitor.
• Property Developments: In April 2025, Carey’s former four-bedroom home in Carlow, described as “exceptional,” was sold for €340,000, slightly below the expected price. The property had been repossessed after Carey accrued significant mortgage arrears.
• Background Context: Carey has a history of legal issues, including a 2020 conviction for €7,000 theft from a Kilkenny hairdresser, resulting in an eight-month suspended sentence. She was also banned from driving for four years in November 2023 after pleading guilty to road traffic offenses. Her companies have faced scrutiny, with four finance firms linked to her targeted for strike-off by the CRO in early 2024.