Pair charged after Garda Darkweb investigation in Mayo
A man and a woman arrested yesterday as part of a major Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) operation in west Mayo have been charged and will appear in court today.
The pair, both in their 30s, were detained following planned searches carried out by Gardaí on the morning of Wednesday, October 8, at two residential properties in a rural area of the county.
The operation formed part of an intelligence-led investigation into criminal activity on the Darkweb.
During the course of the investigation, the pair were arrested for alleged offences that included unlawful use of a computer, contrary to Section Nine of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, and money laundering, contrary to Section Seven of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Offences) Act 2010.
Both are due to appear before Castlebar District Court today, Thursday, October 9.
During the searches, Gardaí seized a quantity of suspected cannabis herb along with a significant volume of electronic equipment which will forensic examination.
Gardaí have confirmed that investigations are continuing.
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