'Students an easy target for money herders': Money mule crimes almost double in Cork

Gardaí have advised that anyone convicted of being a money mule could get 14 years' imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine

The number of money mule incidents investigated in Cork city has almost doubled in the past year, with one account used to handle transfers totalling €50,000.

The number of money mule incidents investigated in Cork city has almost doubled in the past year, with one account used to handle transfers totalling €50,000.

Analysis of the 34 incidents recorded to date this year shows that half of the suspects under investigation were aged between 17 and 23 years.