A greedy Pole, who allowed his bank account to be used to funnel nearly £5,000 looted from individuals’ savings, has narrowly dodged prison.
Rafal Kasprzak, 29, was tracked by police via his computer’s IP address, which was identified as the destination of funds taken from internet accounts.
He pleaded guilty to fraud at Wood Green Crown Court (pictured) and was sentenced to six months imprisonment, suspended for twelve months, and ordered to complete 150 hours community service and 12 one-hour probation sessions.
There were a total of 15 illegal bank transfers, totalling £4,829, and customers’ details and passwords were used.
Courier Kasprzak, who arrived in the UK in 2008, claims he would have received a 15% commission for allowing his account to be used.
Judge Shaun Lyons told him: “This offence was professionally planned and involved multiple frauds over a few days.
“Your activity meant the loss to real people, members of the community, who have their own problems and a need for that money.
“You are not proving to be a model citizen and you have committed other minor offences.”
All the victims have been reimbursed.
“You came very close to going to jail today,” Judge Lyons told Kasprzak, who will not have to pay any costs or compensation.
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