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Apprentice who allowed account to be used in €38k scam given one year to repay victim €5k

Summary

Cian Kavanagh, a 22‑year‑old apprentice electrician from Clondalkin, pleaded guilty in Dún Laoghaire District Court to a money‑laundering offence under Section 7 of the Criminal Justice Act for allowing his An Post account to be used in a €38,000 scam that took place on 22 July 2023. The court found that the victim remains out of pocket by €5,000, the amount Kavanagh is held accountable for. He admitted his role after Gardaí searched his home under warrant. Judge Peter White accepted jurisdiction, noted the seriousness of the offence, and gave Kavanagh 12 months to repay the €5,000 before a final decision. He is due back in court on 13 April 2026, with bail set on a €100 bond. Kavanagh is currently working as an apprentice electrician, earning about €300 per week, and lives with his grandfather.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Apprentice who allowed account to be used in €38k scam given one year to repay victim €5k. Charges or matters: a money laundering offence under Section 7 of the Criminal Justice Act, relating to transactions that took place on July 22, 2023. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• July 22, 2023 Incident
• April 13, 2026 Adjournment
• 2025-04-16 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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