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Waterford man (25) pleads guilty to money-laundering - News - Waterford News & Star

By Caroline Spencer · Waterford News & Star · 12 October 2026

The offence was committed on June 30, 2023, within the State

Caroline Spencer A young man in Waterford has pleaded guilty to a charge of money-laundering to the value of €4,206. Obinna Ugochukwu, of Crystal Court, Waterford City, was arraigned before Judge Eugene O'Kelly last week at Waterford Circuit Court.

Mr. Ugochukwu (25) pleaded guilty to committing a count of money-laundering contrary to Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act. The offence was committed on June 30, 2023. Judge O'Kelly reserved judgement until January 13, 2027.

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Reporting by Caroline Spencer for Waterford News & Star, funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme. Republished by News Room under the scheme’s reuse permission.

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