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Accused who refrained from withdrawing crime cash is given leniency
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Alexander Cribbin, aged 21, was found guilty of possession of the proceeds of criminal conduct after an €18,000 sum was fraudulently transferred into his account via a compromised email chain. Cribbin had given his bank details to a friend but, upon noticing the illicit transfer, refused to use the money and remained in Paris. Because he did not access the funds, the bank successfully recalled the amount and returned it to the doctor who had originally sent it. Cribbin pleaded guilty on 1 November 2019 and had no prior convictions. Judge Nolan, citing Cribbin's refusal to withdraw the money, granted leniency, imposing a €100 fine and a deferred sentence, with a condition of good behaviour until 9 December, after which a six‑month imprisonment could be imposed if the condition was breached.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Accused who refrained from withdrawing crime cash is given leniency. Charges or matters: possession of the proceeds of criminal conduct within the state on November 1, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 1, 2019 Incident
- December 9 Adjournment
- 2021-05-06 Publication
Why: Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that because the accused man did not access the funds, they were able to be recalled by the bank and returned to the doctor to whom they belonged. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: possession of the proceeds of criminal conduct within the state on November 1, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He said that Cribbin must be of good behaviour until that date and indicated he would impose a sentence of six months' imprisonment if the accused did not abide by that condition.; He imposed a €100 fine and adjourned the matter until December 9, next.
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