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Student who hasn't given 'ounce of thought' to money laundering victim given year to repay money

Summary

A student who failed to repay €5,000 from a money laundering scheme has been given a year to make amends before a judge decides on his sentence. Michael Adeleke, 23, pleaded guilty to receiving €4,982 in an online bank transfer knowing it was the proceeds of crime. He was contacted on Snapchat and agreed to set up a bank account to make money. Judge Anne Watkin said Adeleke had not made any effort to repay the victim in three years and was not truly remorseful. She gave him one final chance to show genuine remorse and adjourned the case for 12 months. The judge warned that if he came to garda attention, a custodial sentence would be imposed. A probation report and a community service suitability report were ordered, and the case was adjourned to April 26, 2027 for sentencing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Student who hasn't given 'ounce of thought' to money laundering victim given year to repay money. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• May 18, 2022 Incident
• April 26, 2027 Adjournment
• 2026-04-23 Publication

Why: Defence counsel, Michael O'Brien BL, said his client accepted he had been "stupid" and that he got involved because he was a student and wanted to make some money. Defence account reported by CNI

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Topics

Fraud Stage Hearing Or Decision

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Read the original CNI report