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Teen 'under influence' when she helped launder cash

Summary

A teenager, Steadfast Akhigne, who was under the influence of a more criminally involved man, has received a suspended sentence for her role in laundering over €100,000 through invoice redirect fraud. Akhigne, 24, pleaded guilty to two charges of money laundering after allowing her bank account to be used. The fraud involved fake emails from suppliers, leading to payments being made into her account. She admitted to providing her bank card and PIN to the man, who used her account to withdraw cash and purchase high-end phones. The court acknowledged her lack of prior convictions and her remorse, noting she was under the influence of the other man. Judge Orla Crowe imposed a 12-month suspended sentence, emphasizing that Akhigne was not the mastermind but played an active role in some aspects of the fraud.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen 'under influence' when she helped launder cash. Charges or matters: two charges of money laundering on dates in December 2019. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• December 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-01-26 Publication

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Fraud Stage Sentence

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