'Naive' model and influencer spared jail for money-laundering

The pre-sentence report found Karine Lawani to be at the "lowest end of recklessness, someone who was a victim of her own kindness"

Karine Lawani, a psychology student, pleaded guilty in July to money-laundering. Photo: Paddy Cummins/IrishPhotoDesk.ie

A "Naive" model and social media influencer has avoided jail and a criminal record for letting a fraudster use her bank account to transfer crime proceeds.

Karine Lawani, 22, a psychology student of Foxborough Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin, pleaded guilty in July to money-laundering. Lawani, who wants to be a prison therapist, claimed she unknowingly became involved after a man contacted her through the Snapchat messenger app.