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Money mule avoids more jail time
Summary
In June 2017, Jabulani Haltshwayo, aged 23, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of the proceeds of criminal conduct for receiving €29,945 that had been transferred to his Cork bank account from a UK broker who had mistakenly believed he was acting on a client's instructions. The broker had transferred €696,466 to the account, but only a small portion was used by Haltshwayo. He had previously been convicted of false imprisonment and robbery and was serving a three‑year sentence. The court noted his early guilty plea, cooperation, and his desire to serve his time and become a productive member of society. Judge Melanie Greally imposed an 18‑month sentence, which she suspended in full on strict conditions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Money mule avoids more jail time. Charges or matters: possession of the proceeds of criminal conduct at a location within the state in June 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 2017 Incident
- June 6 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-06-10 Publication
Why: A once promising footballer who gave his bank details in order to repay a debt has avoided more time in prison after €29,000 in stolen money was lodged to his account. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: possession of the proceeds of criminal conduct at a location within the state in June 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Greally imposed an 18 months sentence which she suspended in full on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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