Ukrainian man jailed for five years for handling €1m in crime proceeds in Knocklyon
Oleksandr Strymbu, 35, a Ukrainian man, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to handling €1,058,575-worth of crime proceeds found in his rented home in Knocklyon, Co Dublin, on 13 June 2024. Judge Martin Nolan said Strymbu was a vital cog in a criminal organisation and that gardaí believed the money came from the drugs trade.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged3 Apr
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced3 Apr
Key facts
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- whatOleksandr Strymbu was jailed for five years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMore than €1 million in cash was found in six shopping and gift bags in his bedroom. (irishtimes.com)
- whatSome of the cash was in vacuum packs and some was gathered with elastic bands. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA cash-counting machine was found on the coffee table. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA further €25,900 in cash was found in an upstairs bedroom. (irishtimes.com)
- whatStrymbu said he was tasked with carrying out collections for his housemate, who was also his brother-in-law. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe said he would travel to various locations in a van and hand over Ukrainian bank notes to a person, who would then put a bag in the van. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe said he did not know how much cash was in the bags or where the money came from. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe said he was not getting paid but would get money for fuel and be taken out for food. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe search took place at his rented home in Beverly Downs, Knocklyon, Co Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe accused was charged on Friday (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to handling €1,058,575-worth of crime proceeds. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe was granted nominal bail with strict conditions (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe appeared at Dublin District Court on Thursday to lodge €30,000 and seek an adjournment (irishtimes.com)
- courtOtherwise he must face trial on indictment in the Circuit Court (irishtimes.com)
- courtDefence counsel indicated the client intended to plead not guilty (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe can return to the US provided he comes back when required (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe charge carries a possible jail sentence of up to five years (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceStrymbu was sentenced to five years' imprisonment. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused is a tourist from the US with no ties to the jurisdiction (irishtimes.com)
- otherStrymbu described himself as an idiot to gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe had not had any visits since being taken into custody in June. (irishtimes.com)
- otherStrymbu worked in construction in Ireland. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe now works in the prison kitchen seven days a week and attends school Monday to Friday. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGardaí believed the money came from the drugs trade. (irishtimes.com)
- otherJudge Nolan said Strymbu was a vital cog in the criminal organisation and at least in the middle of the hierarchy. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Apr2025Man (35) jailed for money laundering after gardaí found €1m cash in bedroom
Sentencing report: Strymbu received five years' imprisonment. The court heard details of the search, his role as a courier for his brother-in-law, and mitigation including his family remaining in Ukraine and his work in the prison kitchen.
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