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Crime cash accused told gardai that money had come from 'up his Swiss roll'

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing, Graham Whelan, a 38‑year‑old father of four, was charged with ten non‑scheduled offences, including drug trafficking and money‑laundering. Gardaí alleged that he had received €1,275 in cash from "up his Swiss roll" and €2,140 for a hotel stay, both allegedly proceeds of criminal conduct. They also seized an Audemers Piguet watch valued at €28,000, a tick list with drug code names, several mobile phones, and cocaine and cannabis. Whelan was arrested on a warrant in Walkinstown and later released without charge. The court granted bail with conditions: an independent surety of €20,000, surrender of his passport, curfew, daily reporting, and a requirement to remain at his family home. The judge noted his flight risk but cited the recent death of his partner and his responsibility for four children as mitigating factors. The case is scheduled for trial by September.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Crime cash accused told gardai that money had come from 'up his Swiss roll'. Charges or matters: money laundering; drug trafficking; possessing cocaine and cannabis. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 31, 2019 Incident
• May 1 2019 Incident
• May 1, 2019 Incident
• June 12, 2019 Incident
• May 1 Incident
• June 20, 2019 Other
• October 2020 Incident
• January 31 2019 Incident
• August 21 2018 Incident
• 2021-03-24 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Drugs Stage Trial

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