Man in his 40s arrested on suspicion of bribing a public official
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Gardaí say investigations are ongoing
A man in his 40s has been arrested as part of an investigation into the alleged bribery of a public official and suspected corruption involving a former local authority employee and external contractors.
The arrest was carried out by detectives attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, with the man currently being detained for questioning at a Garda station.
In a statement, Gardaí said,
“On Monday June 29, 2026, Detectives attached to Garda National Economic Crime Bureau arrested a male in his 40s on suspicion of bribing a public official.
“The male is currently detained for questioning in a Garda Station in the Southern Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended.
“The investigation relates to alleged Corruption in Office involving a former local authority employee and external contractors.
“The investigation is being led by specialist detectives from the Anti-Bribery & Corruption Unit at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau assisted by Divisional resources in the Southern Region.
“This investigation is ongoing.”