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Sandy Younes Sentenced to Home Detention for Money Laundering

4/4/2026

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Sandy Younes pleaded guilty to money laundering and received eight months' home detention after manipulating two victims into giving banking details, causing losses of nearly $37,000 each.
Judge Bell rejected the defense's claim that a man named Mohammed manipulated Younes, noting her lack of remorse.
Younes must pay restitution for the stolen funds.
The case highlights Younes's troubled background and ongoing struggles with addiction and relationships.

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Sandy Younes pleaded guilty to money laundering and received eight months' home detention after manipulating two victims into giving banking details, causing losses of nearly $37,000 each.
Judge Bell rejected the defense's claim that a man named Mohammed manipulated Younes, noting her lack of remorse.
Younes must pay restitution for the stolen funds.
The case highlights Younes's troubled background and ongoing struggles with addiction and relationships.