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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13259Handling the proceeds of crime (fraud) · Co. Limerick

Man given suspended sentence after bank account used in Limerick student accommodation fraud

Martin Awoke, 26, pleaded guilty to handling the proceeds of crime after allowing his bank account to be used in a scheme to defraud people seeking student accommodation in Limerick. He was given a two-year prison sentence, suspended on strict conditions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Jul
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Key facts

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  • whatA man allowed his bank account to be used in a scheme to defraud people seeking student accommodation in Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatTwo injured parties made payments of €5,940 and €3,880 while seeking student accommodation in Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said Awoke's account of the transactions did not match his bank records. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeAwoke pleaded guilty to handling the proceeds of crime. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtJudge Sarah Berkeley adjourned the case to let Awoke find work and raise compensation for the injured parties. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe outstanding amount had been repaid. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtJudge Berkeley declined the defence request to leave Awoke without a conviction. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Berkeley imposed a two-year sentence, suspended on strict conditions. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherAwoke's role was limited to allowing his bank account to be used and he had no involvement in the scheme itself. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherAwoke has no previous convictions. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Jul2025
    Sentencedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Man allowed bank account be used in student accommodation fraud

    Reports the sentence: a two-year prison term suspended on strict conditions, after the judge declined to leave Awoke without a conviction and noted that the outstanding compensation had been repaid.

    convicted, Martin Awoke, 26, male, namedMartin Awokevictimvictim