Gerard Mackin, 40, has pleaded guilty to money laundering before the Special Criminal Court following his extradition from Spain in December. The charge related to €4,780 seized outside his address on Rhebogue Road in Limerick on April 17, 2019. Gardaí observed a vehicle parked suspiciously at the property and recovered cash, a phone, and other items from the driver. Mackin initially denied involvement during interviews but later admitted to knowing the money's unlawful origin. The prosecution case alleged the funds were proceeds of crime rather than legitimate savings. Defence counsel submitted that Mackin accepted responsibility at the earliest opportunity and expressed intention to rebuild his life in Spain with his family upon release. The three-judge court remanded him in custody for sentencing on May 19. Mackin has one previous conviction for assault causing harm dating to 2016.
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