On 11 September 2025, the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) launched an operation following reports of large cash withdrawals from ATMs in Dublin and Cork — withdrawals made using bank cards connected to accounts in Poland and Norway.

On 13 September, Gardaí stopped and searched a vehicle in the Lucan area of Dublin and discovered a significant amount of cash along with multiple bank cards. A man in his early 30s was arrested under domestic criminal-justice legislation and detained. The same day, a woman in her mid-30s was arrested at a Dublin residence under the same law.

Subsequent searches — including a residence in Cork — uncovered additional cash, foreign currency, false identification documents, more bank cards and mobile phones.

Initially, authorities reported over €90,000 seized; after further action on 15 September, total cash seized rose to roughly €322,855. Also seized: Polish zloty (foreign currency), several passports, multiple driving licences and identity cards.

The suspect remains in custody; the woman was released without charge, and files are being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Gardaí are coordinating with international partners via Europol, given links to foreign bank accounts. The investigation is ongoing.