Daniel Byrne, 26, was sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for extorting over €22,000 from a former schoolmate after a drug deal went wrong. Initially contacted to procure cannabis, Byrne escalated the situation using violent threats via Facebook. He demanded large sums, including €15,000 collected in various meetings. Byrne, with a criminal history including money laundering, threatened the man's family to maintain control. The victim finally sought help from his father and reported the threats to the authorities, leading to Byrne's arrest.
“The situation escalated when a former school friend reached out to Byrne for cannabis, leading to violent threats and a demand for money.”
“Byrne’s history of crime included possession of drugs and money laundering, demonstrating a pattern of illegal behavior.”
“The victim, feeling desperate, turned to his father for help and eventually reported Byrne to the gardaí.”
“Byrne's threats included violence against the victim and his family, causing significant distress and fear for their safety.”
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