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Criminal had €40k pass through account despite only income being social welfare
Summary
A 24-year-old man with a long criminal history was jailed for two years and six months after pleading guilty to money laundering. Eoin Wiley had €41,920 pass through his bank account despite only receiving €120 per week in social welfare. He had 155 previous convictions for various offences, including assault and driving violations. Detective Garda Keith Colman described Wiley as a recidivist offender known to gardai. His bank records showed multiple deposits from unknown third parties, and cash was withdrawn from ATMs. The Department of Social Protection confirmed Wiley received Jobseeker's Allowance and was not employed. Although arrested for money laundering, no evidence emerged during his interview. He was charged and entered a signed plea. His defence highlighted his ADHD diagnosis, drug issues, and family responsibilities. Judge Orla Crowe suspended the final three months of his sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Criminal had €40k pass through account despite only income being social welfare. Charges or matters: one count of money laundering at AIB Balbriggan on dates between June 9 and July 24, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 9 Incident
- July 24, 2023 Incident
- August 2023 Incident
- June 25 Incident
- 2025-11-19 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of money laundering at AIB Balbriggan on dates between June 9 and July 24, 2023 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Orla Crowe set a headline sentence of two years and six months, with credit for time spent in custody.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dun Saithne Crescent
- Balbriggan
- Dublin
- was interviewed at Balbriggan Garda Station
- Balbriggan
- Wiley's place
Topics
Drugs Fraud Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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