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Judge 'getting fed up' of money mules pleading youth and 'stupidity'

Summary

Judge Martin Nolan has expressed frustration with young people who plead 'young and stupid' when convicted of money mule offences. Ryan Odusanya (20) pleaded guilty to holding over €20,000 in criminal proceeds in his bank account, which was used in an online banking scam targeting an elderly couple from Kerry and a business owner from Galway. Odusanya was not involved in the scam but was lured by an advert on Snapchat offering a small cash reward for using his bank account. His defence highlighted his good family background and academic achievements. Judge Nolan noted the increasing number of such cases and criticized the defendants for knowing that their actions would harm others. He adjourned the sentence and remanded Odusanya into custody until the next hearing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judge 'getting fed up' of money mules pleading youth and 'stupidity'. Charges or matters: holding €20,000 in criminal proceeds in his bank account on September 5, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 5, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 31, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-12-03 Publication

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