What Happens to a Mule if They're Caught?

Before the pandemic, they were flying people into Ireland who are already working as mules abroad and getting them to open bank accounts here. The possibilities then for these gangs were absolutely endless because they had access to just a huge amount of bank accounts. It's the oil that runs the wheels of their gang. They need these accounts. So can I ask you, what happens to a mule if they're caught? Because I'd imagine the easiest person in this criminal chain to catch is the mule. You know, you will be charged under laundering and anti-terrorism financing laws. And if you want to apply for a visa, even to go on your holidays to places like Australia or