2026-03-05 · Lucan, Dublin
Fraud victim gave €49k to 'wealthy Saudi woman' living as refugee in US
Edward Evbagharu pleaded guilty to money laundering after €31,000 from an online dating scam passed through three of his accounts. Judge Dara Hayes imposed a two-year sentence and suspended the final year, finding that Evbagharu had facilitated the use of the money.