Dublin charity raid: gardaí seize BMWs and Rolex watches

Searches were done jointly with the office of the Charities Regulator

While Gardaí have not confirmed any arrests, they say the investigation continues.

Who is running the Dublin charity raid investigation?

The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau ran the searches jointly with the office of the Charities Regulator.

Gardaí confirmed the partnership on Thursday as it issued a statement.

"The investigation, into a Dublin-based charitable organisation, is carried out in conjunction with the office of the Charities Regulator," gardaí said.

The involvement of the regulator suggests not just a standalone criminal case, but scrutiny of how the charity handled its funds.

What exactly did gardaí seize?

"During the course of the searches, gardaí seized two BMW X5 cars with a total estimated value of €250,000 and other high value items including Louis Vuitton bags, Rolex watches and jewellery with a total estimated value of €40,000," Gardaí said.

The seized items add up to roughly €290,000 together.

For when the investigation might conclude, Gardaí have given no timeline yet.

Has anyone been arrested over the Dublin charity raid?

No arrests have been confirmed. Gardaí say investigations are continuing.

Which Garda unit carried out the searches?

The money-laundering unit at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, working with the Charities Regulator's office.