Irish Defence Forces corporal jailed in 6.6m money-laundering case worked for 'The Family' drugs gang
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Richard Kearney, a 36-year-old corporal in the Irish Defence Forces, was sentenced to three years for his involvement in a €6.6 million money-laundering operation linked to The Family gang. Kearney laundered funds for drug-dealing groups in Tallaght, Dublin, taking advantage of his lack of previous convictions. His clean record made him a suitable candidate for organized crime, and this case raises concerns about the integrity of individuals within the defense forces.
Richard Kearney, a 36-year-old corporal in the Irish Defence Forces, was found guilty of laundering €6.6m for The Family gang, exploiting his clean record.
Jailed for three years, Kearney was deemed an ideal candidate for organized crime due to having no prior convictions, which facilitated his involvement in illegal activities.
Read at Irish Independent
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