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Drug dealer jailed for 'active role' in money laundering

Date
2026-02-25
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Robert Gaffney, 27, of Pinewood Green Road, Balbriggan, Dublin, pleaded guilty to two money-laundering charges involving a bank account and a Revolut account. The court heard that more than €44,000 moved through the accounts while he had no legitimate income. Judge Orla Crowe imposed a three-year sentence with the final six months suspended.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Drug dealer jailed for 'active role' in money laundering. Charges or matters: two charges of money laundering on dates between July and September 2023 in relation to a bank account and a Revolut account. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Why: "He took that risk because he had amassed a drug debt," Judge Crowe said. CNI source report

Case subjects

Robert Gaffney

Defendant

Charges: two charges of money laundering on dates between July and September 2023 in relation to a bank account and a Revolut account (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: She said a headline sentence of four years was warranted before imposing a post-mitigation term of three years with the final six months suspended on strict conditions.

Places mentioned

Residence
Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Secondary Mention

Topics

Drugs Fraud Stage Sentence

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