Two men accused of stealing €100,000 in Laois burglary

Two men appeared in court in connection with the alleged theft of €100,000 during a burglary in Laois.

Roman Lakatos (56) and Roman Lavu (22) both of 47 Sean Doire, Durrow, are both accused of burglary and the theft of €100,000 at a residential address in Laois on November 11, 2025 when the cash which had been stored in tins was stolen. A judge previously imposed reporting restrictions preventing the publication of the exact location of the offence.

The men appeared before Portlaoise District Court and were remanded in custody to appear again on September 28.