Criminal Assets Bureau

09/11/2026

The Criminal Assets Bureau was delighted to welcome a delegation from the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) for a benchmarking study visit on Friday last, 6th November 2026.

The Bureau is always happy to educate our overseas counterparts on how we operate as an organisation in denying and depriving the proceeds of crime.

02/11/2026

Looking for something special for someone this Christmas? The Criminal Assets Bureau may have just the thing.

No designer bags this year, but there are plenty of luxury watches and jewellery looking for a new home.

🎁 Have a nose through the catalogue, bid on your favourites, and turn the proceeds of crime into Christmas presents.

🔗 https://www.wilsonsauctions.com/auctions/government-luxury-watches-jewellery-auction-5980

⏰ Auction runs from Friday 27 November at 1.00pm to Tuesday 1 December at 1.00pm

📍 Lots located at Wilsons Auctions Dublin

Good luck... and remember, unlike the previous owners, you'll want to keep the receipt.

21/10/2026

The Criminal Assets Bureau, again supported by our partners at Europol's European Cybercrime Centre, confirm the seizure of a further 500 BTC, current valuation of approximately €36 million. This brings to a total of 2500 BTC representing the proceeds of crime seized by the Bureau in 2026.

Europol provided critical support to Bureau investigators and analysts with the provision of highly complex technical expertise and decryption resources vital to the success of the operation.

The Bureau has no further comment to make at this time.

15/10/2026

28/08/2026

The Criminal Assets Bureau, supported by our partners at Europol's European Cybercrime Centre, confirm the seizure of a further 500 BTC, current valuation of approximately €34 million. This brings to a total of 2000 BTC representing the proceeds of crime seized by the Bureau in 2026.

Europol hosted operational meetings at its headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands and provided critical support to Bureau investigators and analysts with the provision of highly complex technical expertise and decryption resources vital to the success of the operation.

The Bureau has no further comment to make at this time.

17/08/2026

Last month, the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan published the Bureau's 30th Annual Report which outlines the activities of the Criminal Assets Bureau for the year 2025, which brought about a return to the Exchequer of over €14.9 million.

The report in both English and Irish are available to view via www.cab.ie

14/07/2026

The Proceeds of Crime List in the High Court tomorrrow 15 July 2026 is available via the link below.

https://legaldiary.courts.ie/legaldiary.nsf/high-court/FC7EBD9300C49E3480258E330052E64F?OpenDocument

02/07/2026

The Criminal Assets Bureau, supported by our partners at Europol's European Cybercrime Centre, confirm the seizure of a further 500 BTC, current valuation of approximately €27 million. This brings to a total of 1500 BTC representing the proceeds of crime seized by the Bureau in 2026.

Europol hosted operational meetings at its headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands and provided critical support to Bureau investigators and analysts with the provision of highly complex technical expertise and decryption resources vital to the success of the operation.

The Bureau has no further comment to make at this time.

26/06/2026

Today marks 30 years since the death of Veronica Guerin, an Irish investigative journalist who shone a bright light on organised crime in Ireland. We also remember in a special way Detective Garda Jerry McCabe, who 30 years ago on the 7th June last, lost his life in the line of duty.

The establishment of the Criminal Assets Bureau was a direct and lasting response to circumstances surrounding their deaths and we are fortunate to be able to continue a long legacy of success in their name.

While our thoughts are very much with the families of both Veronica Guerin and Jerry McCabe today, the Criminal Assets Bureau has never been more committed to ensuring that no criminal will continue to enjoy the proceeds of their crimes.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse.

19/05/2026

Further to our post of the 24th March 2026, the Criminal Assets Bureau can confirm that an additional 500 BTC have been secured.

The Bureau has no further comment to make at this time.