Case No. 2170Conspiracy to commit human trafficking · Co. Galway
Lucky Enogheghase jailed for 4½ years for human trafficking of three Nigerian women
Lucky Enogheghase, 38, of Frenchville Lane, Galway, was sentenced to 4½ years' imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit human trafficking for facilitating the journey of three Nigerian women to Ireland, where they were later forced into prostitution by third parties.
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- Sentenced5 Mar
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Key facts
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- whatHe was involved in facilitating the journey of three women from Nigeria to Ireland. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe three women were forced into prostitution by third parties who have already been dealt with by the courts. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe women had been duped by other parties who invited them to come. (irishtimes.com)
- whatEnogheghase pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit human trafficking. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe women had been duped by other parties who invited them to come to Ireland. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatEnogheghase's role varied from travelling with the women, to providing accommodation, to facilitating their onward journey. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe women's journey was between Nigeria and Italy before arriving in Ireland. (irishtimes.com)
- whenHe was arrested in November 2022 and interviewed, but nothing of evidential value was obtained. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe Garda investigation began after one of the three women recognised him at a hotel in Galway. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe garda investigation began after one of the three women recognised Enogheghase at a hotel in Galway. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationEnogheghase was arrested in November 2022 and interviewed by gardai, but nothing of evidential value was obtained. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeLucky Enogheghase, 38, of Frenchville Lane, Galway, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit human trafficking. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeTwo further counts of conspiracy to commit human trafficking were taken into consideration in sentencing. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeTwo other counts of conspiracy to commit human trafficking were taken into consideration when imposing sentence. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Martin Nolan said the trafficking of three people was a serious matter. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceHe was jailed for 4½ years. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe sentence was backdated to November 2022 when he went into custody. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceHe was sentenced to four and a half years, backdated to when he went into custody in November 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe guilty pleas were accepted on the basis of recklessness, as he was not aware of what awaited the women upon arrival. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherEnogheghase's role with the organisation which trafficked the women has not been established. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe has no previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHis guilty plea was of assistance to the prosecution. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe was not living a lavish lifestyle after moving to Ireland and has some work history. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe is doing well in custody and has enhanced prisoner status. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe court inferred Enogheghase was due to receive some reward for his involvement. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Mar2025Galway resident jailed for role in human-trafficking of three women into Ireland
Reports the sentencing of Lucky Enogheghase, who pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit human trafficking with two further counts taken into consideration. The sentence was backdated to his custody in November 2022.
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Sentencing report: Enogheghase received 4½ years (backdated to November 2022) for one count of conspiracy to commit human trafficking, with two further counts taken into consideration. His pleas were accepted on the basis of recklessness. The investigation began when one of the women recognised him at a Galway hotel.
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