Gardaí Arrest Two in €90,000 International ATM Fraud Investigation

Gardaí have arrested two individuals and seized over €90,000 in cash following a major investigation into fraudulent ATM withdrawals across Dublin and Cork using bank cards linked to foreign accounts.

The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) launched a targeted operation after receiving intelligence on 11 September about significant cash withdrawals from ATMs in both Dublin and Cork between 11 August and 9 September 2025. The transactions involved bank cards connected to accounts in Poland and Norway.

Officers located and searched a vehicle in the Lucan area of Dublin on 13 September, recovering substantial amounts of cash and multiple bank cards. A male in his early 30s was arrested at the scene under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.

A female in her mid-30s was subsequently arrested at a Dublin residence under the same legislation. Both suspects remain in custody at a Garda station in the Dublin region.

Gardaí conducted an additional search at a residence in Cork, where they recovered more cash, foreign currency, false identification documents, bank cards and mobile phones. The operation has resulted in the seizure of over €90,000 to date.

The investigation has an international dimension, with Gardaí liaising with law enforcement agencies through Europol regarding the bank accounts in Poland and Norway. This cross-border cooperation highlights the sophisticated nature of the alleged fraud operation.

Both individuals remain in Garda custody as the investigation continues. Further updates are expected as the case develops.