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Judge warns that money mules will face jail

Summary

During a sentencing hearing in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Martin Nolan warned that young people who allow criminal proceeds to be laundered through their bank accounts could face jail. He spoke about Arina Jersova, who was 18 when €11,000 of illicit money was transferred into her account. Jersova was allegedly recruited by criminals via social media, taken to three locations to withdraw the money, and her bank card was later found by Gardaí. She pleaded guilty to laundering €11,098 at Bank of Ireland Main Street, Blanchardstown, on 9 April 2018. Jersova, now 21, had no prior convictions, cooperated fully, and had saved €8,000 to repay the defrauded company. Judge Nolan said he would consider custodial sentences for such offences and imposed a two‑year suspended sentence on Jersova, warning that future cases could lead to prison.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judge warns that money mules will face jail. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• April 9, 2018 Other
• 2021-04-22 Publication

Why: " "You can go to jail for money laundering even on the first offence because you are very useful to people who commit serious criminal behaviour," Judge Nolan warned, noting this offence had become more prevalent. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report