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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21363Money laundering · Co. Laois

Woman charged with money laundering at Portlaoise District Court

Sapphire Buggy, a 23-year-old woman of Newbridge, Co Kildare, is charged with money laundering at Portlaoise District Court, Co Laois. The charge covers €7,980 laundered in Portlaoise on 13 March 2022 and €7,500 laundered at the same bank branch on 18 March 2020. At a hearing reported on 25 April 2023, her solicitor, Josephine Fitzpatrick, said she had appeared before the court previously, had engaged with probation services and had a very positive report showing she was at low risk of offending. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case until 14 December, to allow the accused time to take steps to persuade him to strike out the charges.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Sapphire Buggy, a 23-year-old woman, is charged with money laundering.
Where
  • The charge was heard at Portlaoise District Court, Co Laois.
  • The first sum was laundered in Portlaoise.
  • The second sum of €7,500 was laundered at the same bank branch.
When
  • The first sum of €7,980 was laundered on 13 March 2022.
  • The second sum of €7,500 was laundered on 18 March 2020, according to one article.
  • The court reported the case on 25 April 2023.
Charges
The charge covers laundering €7,980 in Portlaoise and €7,500 at the same bank branch.
In court
  • Judge Andrew Cody heard the case at Portlaoise District Court.
  • The solicitor, Josephine Fitzpatrick, said the accused had appeared before the court previously and had engaged with probation services.
  • The judge adjourned the case until 14 December to allow the accused to take steps to persuade him to strike out the charges.
Other details
  • The solicitor said the accused has a very positive probation report showing she is at low risk of offending.
  • The solicitor said the accused is a young mother of limited means and is repaying €10 a week.
  • The judge said money laundering is an integral part of the drugs industry and expressed great concern about such cases.
Sentence
No sentence has been recorded, as the case was adjourned.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe first sum was laundered in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe first sum was laundered on March 13, 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeSapphire Buggy, 23, is charged with money laundering. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeA second sum of €7,500 was laundered at the same bank branch. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody heard the case at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor said the accused had appeared before the court previously and had engaged with probation services. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case until December 14. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the accused has a very positive probation report showing she is at low risk of offending. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the accused was repaying €10 a week. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge said money laundering is an integral part of the drugs industry. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Apr2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Judge expresses concern over money laundering at Portlaoise District Court

    The article gives two offence dates, 13 March 2022 and 18 March 2020, so no single incident date is recorded. Judge Cody adjourned the case to 14 December to allow the accused to do something to persuade him to strike out the charges. The solicitor said she had engaged with probation services.

    accused, Sapphire Buggy, 23, female, named, irish (judged from name)Sapphire Buggy