Ireland DJ Carey appears in court on multiple fraud charges
Kilkenny hurling star DJ Carey, a 52-year-old man, faces 21 fraud charges in Dublin over alleged offences dated between unknown dates in 2021 and 2022, with one charge citing 1 January 2014 to 18 September 2022. The charges allege he induced people to give him money by falsely claiming to have cancer, and 23 people are named as victims, including Denis O'Brien, Larry O'Gorman and Tony Griffin. He was charged at Blanchardstown Garda station and made no reply, then appeared before Judge John O'Leary at Blanchardstown District Court on a Friday morning, where bail was not opposed and free legal aid was granted. The case was sent forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where it will be mentioned on November 3rd.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court30 Sep
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- DJ Carey faces 21 fraud charges, 19 of deception and two of using a false instrument.
- Cause
- The charges allege he induced people to give him money by fraudulently claiming to have cancer and needing money for treatment.
- Charges
- The charges are brought under section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
- Other details
- The suspect is DJ Carey, a 52-year-old man and former Kilkenny hurling star.
- Denis O'Brien, Larry O'Gorman and Tony Griffin are among 23 people named as victims.
- Where
- Carey was charged at Blanchardstown Garda station and made no reply.
- The court hearing took place at Blanchardstown District Court.
- When
- The court was told of the charges on a Friday morning, as reported on 30 September 2023.
- Most charges relate to alleged offences between unknown dates in 2021 and 2022, though one charge cites 1 January 2014 to 18 September 2022.
- In court
- Judge John O'Leary sent the case forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where it will be mentioned on November 3rd.
- There was no objection to bail, with conditions of a €300 bond and daily signing on at a Garda station.
- Judge John O'Leary granted free legal aid.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe hearing took place in Blanchardstown District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe court was told of the charges on a Friday morning. (irishtimes.com)
- whenMost charges relate to alleged offences between unknown dates in 2021 and 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationCarey was charged at Blanchardstown Garda station and made no reply. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeDJ Carey faces 21 fraud charges, 19 of deception and two of using a false instrument. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe charges allege Carey induced people to give him money by fraudulently claiming to have cancer. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge sent the case forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where it will be mentioned on November 3rd. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThere was no objection to bail, and Carey's conditions include a €300 bond and signing on daily at a Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge O'Leary granted free legal aid. (irishtimes.com)
- otherDenis O'Brien, Larry O'Gorman and Tony Griffin are among 23 people named as victims. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Sep2023DJ Carey, Kilkenny hurling star, appears in court on multiple fraud charges
Reports the District Court appearance on charges of 21 fraud offences, the bail conditions, and the transfer of the case to the Circuit Criminal Court. The alleged offences are dated between unknown dates in 2021 and 2022, and one charge cites January 1st, 2014 to September 18th, 2022.
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