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Male model arrested over alleged money laundering scheme
Summary
Mark Adams, a 40‑year‑old male model from Castleheath, Malahide, was arrested on a European Arrest Warrant and taken to the High Court. He is accused of acting as a cash courier in a money‑laundering scheme, having booked 500 international flights between 2014 and 2018 and allegedly transporting €180,000 in hand luggage from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland. Northern Irish authorities claim he concealed the money and attempted to remove it from Northern Ireland on 9 May 2018, knowing or suspecting it to be proceeds of crime. He is also charged with arranging the removal of criminal property from Northern Ireland between 13 May 2013 and 10 May 2018, facilitating its retention or use by unknown persons. He was remanded in custody until 12 March, with a bail application expected and an extradition hearing scheduled for 25 March. The case is currently before the High Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Male model arrested over alleged money laundering scheme. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- May 9, 2018 Incident
- May 13, 2013 Incident
- May 10, 2018 Incident
- March 12 Adjournment
- March 25 Adjournment
- May 14, 2014 Other
- 2020-03-06 Publication
Places mentioned
Topics
Fraud Stage Charge Or Pretrial
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