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Malawian refugee avoids jail for role in invoice redirection fraud
Summary
Timothy Milner, a 31-year-old Malawian refugee residing in Waterford, has been sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his involvement in an invoice redirection fraud. The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge of possession of €20,448, knowing or being reckless as to whether it was the proceeds of criminal conduct, on August 21, 2017. Prosecution evidence indicated that a Limerick company was defrauded when it transferred funds to Milner's bank account following a fraudulent email. While there was no suggestion Milner sent the redirecting email, he admitted to withdrawing the cash to hand over to third parties in exchange for a promised €500. Judge Martin Nolan noted that the victim company suffered a financial loss, making the matter serious. However, in mitigation, the court considered Milner's guilty plea, his cooperation, his lack of previous convictions, and his status as a refugee who arrived in Ireland in 2013. The judge found that Milner was approached by others who had a scheme and required a bank account. Consequently, the court imposed a two-year suspended sentence, allowing the defendant to avoid immediate custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Malawian refugee avoids jail for role in invoice redirection fraud. Charges or matters: possession of €20,448 knowing or being reckless as to whether it was the proceeds of criminal conduct on August 21, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 21, 2017 Incident
- 2019-11-21 Publication
Why: The court heard that because the company had initiated the transaction, they were at a loss of the money. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of €20,448 knowing or being reckless as to whether it was the proceeds of criminal conduct on August 21, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He imposed a two year suspended sentence.
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