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Amateur boxer stole over €100k in cigarettes from employer

Summary

Samuel Ilesanmi, 22, an amateur heavyweight boxer from Tallaght, pleaded guilty to multiple thefts of cigarettes at Centra, Castletymon Shopping Centre, Dublin, between September 2019 and August 2020. Garda David Jennings presented evidence that €114,863 worth of cigarettes were stolen, with CCTV linking Ilesanmi to the offences. Ilesanmi admitted to the thefts, citing influence from "the wrong people" and offers of money for cigarette sleeves. He had no prior convictions. During the sentencing hearing, letters of support were submitted, including one from champion boxer Kellie Harrington praising his potential. Ilesanmi expressed remorse, noting that the financial gain gave him a false sense of purpose. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to three years imprisonment, fully suspended on strict conditions, acknowledging his remorse and future prospects.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Amateur boxer stole over €100k in cigarettes from employer. Charges or matters: several counts of theft at Centra, Castletymon Shopping Centre, Dublin 24, on dates ranging from September 29, 2019, to August 2020. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 29, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2021-07-30 Publication

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Stage Sentence Theft

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