April 24, 2026

Samir Bandali (image source: Linkedin)

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By Alric Lindsay

According to the court’s public information officer, Canadian businessman Samir Jaffer Bandali was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment on July 2, 2025, for causing the death of a cyclist by careless driving. He will also be disqualified from driving for 3 years following release from custody.

Based on the background of the case, Bandali had been on a night out with colleagues, having drinks, when he collided with a cyclist near Fidel Murphy’s.  Reportedly, Bandali left the scene of the crime and had no insurance; his vehicle registration had expired, and he had no certificate of roadworthiness.

For our previous story setting out details of the incident, please see the link below:

Digital Assets Businessman Could Face 18 Months In Prison For Careless Driving & Drinking Alcohol, Causing The Death Of A Cyclist