Courts / Dublin / Report
Radio DJ Nikki Hayes admits laundering crime cash
Summary
Nikki Hayes, a 44‑year‑old former RTÉ 2FM and Classic Hits DJ, pleaded guilty to possessing €10,000 as proceeds of crime in a Permanent TSB bank account held in her name at an unknown State location on 5 November 2020. The account was registered at The Way, Hunter's Run, Dublin 15. Hayes, who has a nine‑year‑old daughter and no prior convictions, was remanded on continuing bail at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Orla Crowe ordered a probation report and adjourned sentencing to 25 October 2023.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Radio DJ Nikki Hayes admits laundering crime cash. Charges or matters: possessing the money as the proceeds of crime in a Permanent TSB bank account at an unknown location within the State on November 5, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 5, 2020 Adjournment
- October 25 Adjournment
- 2023-06-08 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: possessing the money as the proceeds of crime in a Permanent TSB bank account at an unknown location within the State on November 5, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) By Jessica Magee A well known radio DJ is to be sentenced later this year after she admitted money-laundering €10,000 through her bank account at a time when she was "particularly vulnerable".; The former RTÉ 2FM and Classic Hits DJ was remanded on continuing bail at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today after Judge Orla Crowe directed that a probation report be prepared.
Places mentioned
Topics
Related court reports
- Man charged with having 56k child abuse images and videos remanded on bail
- Ex-Dáil hopeful's allegations against former employer 'complete fantasy', WRC told
- Mater must pay €10k to worker who said he was wrongly accused of abusing patient
- 'I think we know I won't be getting bail' - Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
- Letting agent who claimed alleged domestic violence victim abandoned tenancy by fleeing to refuge must pay €14.7k
- 77-year-old with 470 convictions told Luas staff to 'f**k off'
If a fact, identity, locality or legal outcome needs review, email the newsroom with this report's details prefilled.
Email a correction request