A man wanted by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with a multi-million-pound fraud has been arrested in Dublin.
Edwin Omokhuale, 39, was detained by officers from An Garda Síochána at Dublin Airport yesterday afternoon as he was preparing to board a flight to Paris. His arrest was carried out under a warrant issued by authorities in the UK.
Omokhuale is wanted in connection with allegations of money laundering linked to a major fraud involving an Australian mining company. The alleged fraud, which took place in early 2023, is understood to have involved approximately $23 million, equivalent to around €19 million.
At the time of the alleged offence, Omokhuale was living in the UK.
Following his arrest, he was due to appear before a court in Dublin today. Extradition proceedings have now begun with a view to returning him to the UK, where he is expected to face the relevant charges.
The arrest was made as part of cooperation between Irish and UK authorities in relation to the investigation. The case remains ongoing, and the allegations against Omokhuale have yet to be tested before a court.
