Gda Flavin had denied 22 allegations that he had attempted to pervert the course of justice by trying to frustrate criminal prosecutions against individuals, including for driving without insurance.

The operation by the GNDOCB was supported by the Emergency Response Unit, Regional Armed Support Unit, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT).

Mr Parker held an Irish passport for three decades but only recently obtained a PPS number.

The man, who speaks with an American accent, was arrested in Cork passport office last month when he was making an application.