Cumali Ozgen
Cumali Ozgen, 49, is a Dutch national who is among the co-accused in the ongoing trial related to the MV Matthew. He has also pleaded guilty to charges connected to the seizure of cocaine, adding to the complexity of the case against the main accused.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Cumali Ozgen was jailed for terms ranging from 14 years to 20 years in connection with the haul.
MV Matthew to depart Cork having cost State €16m in berthing, crew and maintenance fees – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-17
Cumali Ozgen received a 20-year prison sentence for his involvement in the drug trafficking operation.
Eight men sentenced to jail over Ireland’s biggest ever drug seizure – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-04
Ozgen is one of the eight men who pleaded guilty to charges related to the cocaine shipment.
How the MV Matthew ship and a €157 million drugs haul was seized – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-06Cumali Ozgen was charged with offences related to the cocaine trafficking operation.
Irish Army rangers risked their lives in boarding cargo ship carrying cocaine, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Cumali Ozgen pleaded guilty to a similar offence related to the cocaine seizure.
Two plead guilty over roles in largest cocaine seizure in Irish history – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-18Cumali Ozgen pleaded guilty to offences connected to the seizure.
Group on MV Matthew told to be ready to burn €157m cocaine load, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
