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Jim Tighe to be extradited on alleged £100 million money laundering conspiracy

Summary

James Anthony Tighe, aged 64, is sought by British authorities for extradition to face charges of conspiracy to cheat the public revenue, one charge of cheating the public revenue, and conspiracy to commit money laundering between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2005. The alleged offences involve a £100 million money‑laundering conspiracy linked to construction companies under Tighe's control, which were used to defraud the UK public revenue. The High Court will order his extradition on 28 May, after a previous ruling was overturned by the Supreme Court in December 2010 due to inadequacies in the European Arrest Warrant. Tighe was arrested in July 2012 under a warrant issued in September 2011. He remains remanded on continuing bail until the extradition order is made. The case highlights the UK's pursuit of alleged large‑scale fraud against public revenue.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jim Tighe to be extradited on alleged £100 million money laundering conspiracy. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• January 1, 1997 Incident
• December 31, 2005 Incident
• July 2012 Incident
• September 2011 Adjournment
• May 28 Adjournment
• December 2010 Adjournment
• 2014-05-14 Publication

Places mentioned

Topics

Fraud Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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