Gardai investigating the alleged laundering and theft of millions of euro have arrested 34 people following searches in both Clare and Dublin.
The arrests were made under Operation Skein and was led by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau.
Operation Jackal, as it’s known by Interpol, is referred to as Operation Skein in Ireland.
It’s an investigation into an international criminal organisation which commits mainly Business Email Compromise and Romance Frauds worldwide.
Over €40 million has been linked as to having been stolen and laundered across the continent under the investigation so far.
It’s emerged that late last month, Gardai searched nine premises across both Clare and Dublin in connection with the operation, and 11 people were arrested and detained under Organised Crime legislation.
A further 23 people were arrested ‘for the purpose of charging’, with 62 charges of money laundering handed down in total, along with three organised crime offences.
The Garda operations were supported by two seconded members from Interpol.
The operation remains ongoing.
