Ireland Man sentenced over money mule role in Trinity College hardship fund fraud
Jose Bejarano (43), a man, allowed his bank account to be used in a scheme that defrauded more than €549,000 from the Trinity College hardship fund. Between April and May 2021, €6,800 was transferred from the fund to his account in four payments, and he reportedly received between €300 and €400 for his role. Trinity College complained to gardaí in November 2021, and Bejarano pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to handling or transferring the proceeds of crime. Judge Orla Crowe imposed a suspended 18-month prison sentence, as reported on 25 April 2024, and the investigation into the wider scheme is continuing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced25 Apr
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The scheme defrauded more than €549,000 from the Trinity College hardship fund.
- Bejarano provided his bank account details to a third party.
- Where
- The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
- When
- €6,800 was transferred from the fund to Bejarano's account in four payments between April and May 2021.
- Investigation
- Trinity College made a complaint to gardaí in November 2021.
- An investigation into the scheme is continuing.
- Other details
- The garda described Bejarano as a money mule at the lowest level with no involvement in taking money from the fund.
- The court heard that Bejarano had no involvement in or knowledge of the scheme to defraud the fund.
- Bejarano reportedly received between €300 and €400 for his role.
- Bejarano has no previous convictions.
- Charges
- Bejarano pleaded guilty to handling or transferring the proceeds of crime.
- In court
- Judge Orla Crowe presided over the sentencing at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
- Sentence
- Bejarano was handed a suspended 18-month prison sentence.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe scheme defrauded more than €549,000 from the Trinity College hardship fund. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBejarano provided his bank account details to a third party. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- when€6,800 was transferred from the fund to his account in four payments between April and May 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationTrinity College made a complaint to gardaí in November 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeBejarano pleaded guilty to handling or transferring the proceeds of crime. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Orla Crowe imposed a suspended sentence of 18 months. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceBejarano was handed a suspended 18-month prison sentence. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe garda described Bejarano as a money mule at the lowest level with no involvement in taking money from the fund. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBejarano received between €300 and €400 for his role. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBejarano has no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe fund was left at a loss of €6,800 in relation to Bejarano's participation. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Apr2024Trinity College hardship fund fraud: Man acted as money mule by allowing bank account to be used
Reports the sentencing of Jose Bejarano, who pleaded guilty to handling or transferring the proceeds of crime. The judge imposed a suspended 18-month sentence. The article also gives the scheme's total loss, the court hearing and the garda evidence.
convicted, Jose Bejarano, 43, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Jose Bejarano