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Fraud victim gave €49k to 'wealthy Saudi woman' living as refugee in US
Summary
Edward Evbagharu pleaded guilty to money laundering after €31,000 from an online dating scam passed through three of his accounts. Judge Dara Hayes imposed a two-year sentence and suspended the final year, finding that Evbagharu had facilitated the use of the money.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Fraud victim gave €49k to 'wealthy Saudi woman' living as refugee in US. Charges or matters: money laundering on dates between February 12, 2021 and June 9, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 12, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 9, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2023 Other
- 2026-03-05 Publication
Why: She told him that her father was wealthy but because of her asylum status she could not access €5 million she had in an Irish bank account. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: money laundering on dates between February 12, 2021 and June 9, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He said his client was very anxious and would like to do community service. Judge Dara Hayes handed down a two-year sentence and suspended the final year.
Places mentioned
- Shackleton Drive
- Lucan
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Brennan of Store Street Garda Station
- Store Street
Topics
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