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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6689Sexual exploitation of a child · Co. Dublin

Motivational speaker jailed for sexually exploiting teenage boy met at Christian camp

Daniel Ramamoorthy (38), an Indian national according to the court, was found guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court of sexually exploiting a 13-year-old boy in 2017 by asking him to send a picture of his penis over Snapchat. The boy had first met him while Ramamoorthy was volunteering as a guide at a Christian children's camp. After the first jury failed to agree in 2024, a second trial in February 2025 convicted him, and on 24 March 2025 Judge Sinéad McMullen jailed him for two years and four months, with an 18-month sentence for possession of child sexual abuse material running concurrently. He was also ordered onto the sex offender's register and will not be entitled to remain in Ireland on release.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Mar
    2 reports
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Key facts

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What happened
Daniel Ramamoorthy (38), an Indian national as stated in court, was found guilty of sexually exploiting a child by asking him to send a picture of his penis over Snapchat.
When
The online conversation took place in May 2017, and the victim was 13 at the time of the offence.
Where
  • The victim first met Ramamoorthy while Ramamoorthy was volunteering as a guide at a Christian children's camp.
  • Ramamoorthy has an address at Whitebarn Road, Rathfarnham, and also an address in Germany.
Other details
  • Ramamoorthy is the son of a diplomat, spent most of his life in the UAE, Yemen, Zimbabwe and Mexico, and was educated at Yale in the USA.
  • In court he was described as a motivational speaker, social media influencer and entrepreneur who advised the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on start-ups.
  • The victim said the two trials were extremely stressful, that he had to place his life on hold, and that he has had many sleepless nights.
Investigation
Gardaí tracked Ramamoorthy via social media and found him giving a live radio interview at a station in Bray.
Charges
  • Ramamoorthy pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material before the trial started, after being found with three images and one video of young boys in sexual activity.
  • Ramamoorthy continues to maintain his innocence in relation to the sexual exploitation offence.
In court
  • The first jury in 2024 failed to reach agreement, and a second trial in February 2025 convicted Ramamoorthy of the sexual exploitation offence.
  • The judge described the sexual exploitation offence as a serious breach of trust.
Sentence
  • Judge Sinéad McMullen set a headline sentence of three years for the exploitation charge, reduced to two years and four months for mitigation, and 18 months for the possession charge, both to run concurrently.
  • Ramamoorthy will be placed on the sex offender's register.
  • Ramamoorthy will not be entitled to remain in Ireland upon his release, and his conviction will deny him access to several countries where he previously worked.
37 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRamamoorthy was found guilty of sexually exploiting a child in 2017 by asking him to send a picture of his penis over Snapchat. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe case was heard twice after the first jury failed to reach an agreement. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material before the trial started. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe was described in court as a motivational speaker, social media influencer, and entrepreneur. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe acted as an adviser to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in the area of start-ups. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe is the son of a diplomat and was educated at Yale in the USA. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe judge described the sexual exploitation offence as a serious breach of trust. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim was 13 at the time of the offence. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRamamoorthy was found with three images and one video depicting young boys engaged in sexual activity with each other and an unknown adult man. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim said he found the two trials extremely stressful and had to place his life on hold. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim said he has suffered many sleepless nights thinking about what could have happened if he had engaged further with Ramamoorthy online. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatRamamoorthy is an Indian national who spent most of his life in different countries including the UAE, Yemen, Zimbabwe and Mexico. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe comes from a very religious Christian background. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHe has worked in coaching, public speaking, and personal development and travels around for work. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatWhile living in Ireland, he was involved in trade relations between Ireland and India and advised the Department of Trade and Enterprise on entrepreneurs and start-up companies. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHis conviction means he will be denied access to a number of countries where he has previously worked. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDaniel Ramamoorthy is an Indian national (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRamamoorthy is the son of a diplomat (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRamamoorthy spent most of his life in the UAE, Yemen, Zimbabwe and Mexico (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRamamoorthy was educated at Yale in the USA (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRamamoorthy acted as adviser to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on start-ups (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRamamoorthy was found with three images and one video depicting young boys in sexual activity (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereRamamoorthy has an address at Whitebarn Road, Rathfarnham, and also in Germany. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe victim first met Ramamoorthy at a Christian camp where he was volunteering (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereRamamoorthy's address is Whitebarn Road, Rathfarnham (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe online conversation took place in May 2017 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí tracked Ramamoorthy via social media and found him giving a live radio interview at a station in Bray (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeRamamoorthy pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material before the trial started (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtRamamoorthy was convicted at the second trial last month (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceHe was jailed for two years and four months by Judge Sinéad McMullen. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge set a headline sentence of three years for the exploitation charge, reduced to two years and four months. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHe was sentenced to 18 months for the possession charge, with both sentences to run concurrently. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceRamamoorthy was sentenced to two years and four months by Judge Sinéad McMullen (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe headline sentence was three years, reduced to two years and four months taking mitigation into account (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceAn 18-month sentence was set for the possession charge and both sentences run concurrently (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceRamamoorthy will be placed on the sex offender's register (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceRamamoorthy will not be entitled to remain in Ireland upon his release (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Mar2025
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Social media influencer jailed for sexually exploiting child at Christian camp

    Reports the sentencing of Daniel Ramamoorthy following his conviction at a retrial, including details of the offence, the judge's remarks, mitigation, and consequences including placement on the sex offender's register and loss of right to remain in Ireland.

    victim, 13, maleconvicted, Daniel Ramamoorthy, 38, male, Indian, named, non-irishDaniel Ramamoorthy
  2. 24 Mar2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Motivational speaker and influencer who exploited teenage boy he met at Christian children’s camp jailed

    Sentencing report with judge's remarks, victim impact statement, and background on the accused including his diplomatic family, Yale education, and role as government adviser.

    convicted, Daniel Ramamoorthy, 38, male, Indian, named, non-irishDaniel Ramamoorthyvictim, 13, male