Spike in Kerry students becoming 'money mules' for criminals

People can get paid as little as €50 to transfer thousands for criminal organisations.

A spike in money laundering cases involving students in Kerry has prompted Gardaí to roll out an awareness campaign in schools and colleges on the dangers of becoming money mules for criminal gangs. 

Gardaí and community groups have enlisted some young people, who have been prosecuted before the courts, to form part of the campaign in Kerry secondary schools and colleges to warn of the consequences.