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Money mule avoids jail after judge finds he is 'not much of a threat to society'
Summary
Tony Wasiu Amusa, 30, of Russell Green, Tallaght, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to three counts of possessing the proceeds of crime between 2020 and 2021, with a total amount of €33,733. Judge Martin Nolan described Amusa as an energetic participant in the laundering scheme but judged him to be "not much of a threat to society." He imposed a 27‑month sentence, suspended in full on strict conditions, and warned Amusa that this was his last chance before any further court appearance.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Money mule avoids jail after judge finds he is 'not much of a threat to society'. Charges or matters: three counts of having the proceeds of crime on dates between 2020 and 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2020 and 2021 Other
- 2025-04-01 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: three counts of having the proceeds of crime on dates between 2020 and 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He told Amusa this was his last chance before he imposed a 27-month sentence, which he suspended in full on strict conditions. "I hope you won't come before the courts again," Judge Nolan said addressing Amusa.
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