  Aims. Stars with strong enhancements of r-process elements are rare and tend
to be metal-poor, with generally [Fe/H] <-2 dex and found in the halo. In this
work we aim to investigate a candidate r-process enriched bulge star with a
relatively high metallicity of -0.65 dex, and compare it with a previously
published r-rich candidate star in the bulge. Methods. We reconsider the
abundance analysis of a high-resolution optical spectrum of the red-giant star
2MASS J18082459-2548444 and determine its europium (Eu) and molybdenum (Mo)
abundance, using stellar parameters from five different previous studies.
Applying 2MASS photometry, Gaia astrometry and kinematics, we estimate
distance, orbits, and population membership of 2MASS J18082459-2548444 and a
previously reported r-enriched star 2MASS J18174532-3353235. Results. We find
that 2MASS J18082459-2548444 is a relatively metal rich enriched r-process star
that is enhanced in Eu and Mo but not substantially enhanced in s-process
elements. It has a high probability of membership in the Galactic bulge based
on its distance and orbit. We find that both stars show r-process enhancement
with elevated [Eu/Fe]-values, even though 2MASS J18174532-3353235 is 1 dex
lower in metallicity. Additionally, we find that 2MASS J18174532-3353235
plausibly has a halo or thick disc origin. Conclusions. We conclude that 2MASS
J18082459-2548444 represents the first example of a confirmed r-process
enhanced star confined to the inner bulge, possibly a relic from a period of
enrichment associated with the formation of the bar.
