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Unemployed money mule had €188k go through accounts

Summary

Cian Fitzpatrick (28), an unemployed money mule, was jailed for 21 months after allowing €188,000 of illicit money to pass through his accounts. Fitzpatrick, of Ashlawn Park, Ballybrack, Co Dublin, pleaded guilty to possession of the proceeds of criminal conduct. Gardai found that Fitzpatrick had no legitimate employment and did not pay tax or register for tax during the four-year period. He received disability allowance and had €74,000 in cash lodged into his AIB account and €123,479 through his Revolut account. Fitzpatrick admitted to controlling his co-accused's Revolut account and transferring funds. He claimed part of his income was from breeding bulldogs and working as a cleaner. The court heard that Fitzpatrick had 26 previous convictions and that he had mental health and substance abuse issues. Judge Martin Nolan noted the large amount of illicit money and handed him a 21-month sentence.

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What: Report matter: Unemployed money mule had €188k go through accounts. Charges or matters: possession of the proceeds of criminal conduct and was jailed for 21 months today. Procedural stage: sentence

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• 2020 and 2024 Other
• 2026-01-19 Publication

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