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Couple agree to vacate house that CAB says is proceeds of crime
Summary
Kenneth Carpenter and Elaine Byrne agreed to vacate their Rowlagh Park home by July after the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) claimed the property was bought with proceeds of crime. CAB alleged Mr Carpenter's involvement in drug sales, prior drug convictions, and ties to known criminals. CAB also claimed he misrepresented his employment to secure a mortgage, stating he earned €75,000 as a motor‑car salesman when he did not work for that firm. The house, bought for €317,000 in 2007, was valued at €220,000 with €284,500 still owed. CAB said mortgage payments came from criminal proceeds. The court noted extensive renovations, CCTV installation, and seized items including €20,000 cash, a bullet‑proof vest, luxury watches, a Chanel handbag, and two cars. CAB sought Section 3 orders on the house and other seized items, which the couple accepted. The judge issued orders under the 1996 Proceeds of Crime Act.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Couple agree to vacate house that CAB says is proceeds of crime. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016 and 2017 Other
- 2018-12-10 Publication
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Topics
Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision
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