Specialist Gardai teams have begun a probe into so-called ‘money mule accounts’, which may have seen upwards of €2m being laundered through them.
It recently emerged that criminal gangs have been approaching people in an attempt to have access to their bank accounts, in exchange for a small financial reward. Criminals then use these ‘mule’ accounts to move money over to other locations, often abroad.
Students are known to have been particularly targeted for this practice. Gardai have issued a stern warning to steer clear of such activities, as the legitimate bank account owner may be liable for prosecution.