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Drug dealer jailed for 'active role' in money laundering
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:
- September 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 2024 Incident
- 2026-02-25 Publication
Why: "He took that risk because he had amassed a drug debt," Judge Crowe said. CNI source report
Case subjects
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
- Pinewood Green Road
- Balbriggan
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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