Dermot McManus admits money laundering at Special Criminal Court

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Dermot McManus pleaded guilty to three money laundering offences at the Special Criminal Court, as reported on 3 July 2023.

The offences included handling €28,550 and £11,795 in cash on 17 June 2020, using money credited to his credit union account between 1 January 2018 and 17 June 2020, and handling a Mercedes Sprinter van between 2 June 2020 and 23 May 2021.

The Limerick Leader reported that cash was found in socks and a jacket during a search of his home in Killalee, Limerick, on 17 June 2020. The report said the sentencing hearing was due on 22 January 2024, with McManus remanded on continuing bail.