Gerard Mackin jailed for money-laundering at Special Criminal Court

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Gerard Mackin was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for money-laundering at the Special Criminal Court on 19 May 2023.

Mackin pleaded guilty to money-laundering. The report said he was caught with almost €5,000 in Limerick and extradited from Alicante in Spain to face the charge.

Mr Justice Tony Hunt said Mackin’s previous offence gave context to the discovery of the money. The proceedings were reported on 19 May 2023.