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Case No. 18025Possession of proceeds of criminal conduct (money mule) · Co. Clare · 23 Feb 2022

Tipperary man pleads guilty to money mule offence at Killaloe court

Marcus Ryan, 23, of Ballina, Co Tipperary, pleaded guilty at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis on 5 March 2024 to possessing €10,000 that were the proceeds of criminal conduct, a money mule offence. The offence occurred on 23 February 2022 at AIB bank, Royal Parade, Killaloe, when Ryan provided his bank card and PIN to an unknown male who transferred money into his account, which was subsequently withdrawn in denominations in Dublin. Ryan also turned over an estimated €500,000 in bets on his smartphone, at one stage being up €20,000 and then down €20,000. Judge Alec Gabbett indicated he would not impose a conviction on Ryan, who has no previous convictions, and adjourned the case to March 2025 for continued monitoring.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Ryan provided his bank card and PIN to an unknown male who transferred money into his account, and the money was then withdrawn in denominations in Dublin.
  • Ryan turned over an estimated €500,000 in bets on his smartphone, at one stage being up €20,000 and then down €20,000.
Where
  • The offence took place at AIB bank, Royal Parade, Killaloe.
  • Ryan is from Lakelands, Cullenagh, Ballina, Co Tipperary.
When
The offence occurred on 23 February 2022.
Investigation
The unknown male has not been identified but was observed on CCTV while highly disguised.
Charges
Ryan pleaded guilty to possessing €10,000 that were the proceeds of criminal conduct while being reckless as to whether the property was the proceeds of criminal conduct, under Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010.
In court
  • The hearing took place at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis on 5 March 2024.
  • Judge Alec Gabbett indicated he would not impose a conviction on Ryan.
  • The case was adjourned for one year to March 2025 for continued monitoring.
Other details
  • Ryan has no previous convictions.
  • Ryan has struggled with ADHD.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRyan provided his bank card and PIN to an unknown male who transferred money into his account, and the money was then withdrawn in denominations in Dublin. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatRyan turned over an estimated €500,000 in bets on his smartphone. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatRyan was at one stage up €20,000 and then down €20,000 in gambling. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at AIB bank, Royal Parade, Killaloe. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereRyan is from Lakelands, Cullenagh, Ballina, Co Tipperary. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 23 February 2022. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe person involved has not been identified but was observed on CCTV while highly disguised. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeRyan pleaded guilty to possessing €10,000 that were the proceeds of criminal conduct while being reckless as to whether the property was the proceeds of criminal conduct. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtJudge Alec Gabbett indicated he would not impose a conviction on Ryan. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned for one year to March 2025 for continued monitoring. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe hearing took place at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherRyan has no previous convictions. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherRyan attended Villiers secondary school in Limerick. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherRyan played inter-provincial hockey for Munster. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherRyan has struggled with ADHD. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Mar2024
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    COURTS: Tipperary man turned over estimated €500,000 in bets on his smartphone

    First court appearance; guilty plea; judge indicated no conviction would be imposed; case adjourned one year to March 2025 for continued monitoring.

    accused, Marcus Ryan, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Marcus Ryansuspect, male