Ireland Case No. 22208Fraud
File sent to DPP on former GAA star's alleged fraud
A file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to an alleged fraud by a former GAA star.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested23 Feb
5 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports38 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe man was released without charge after being arrested over alleged fraud offences. (rte.ie)
- whatAllegations include that he requested and received money from a number of people, including wealthy business people. (rte.ie)
- whatSome people were told he needed money for treatment for a medical condition but he did not have this treatment. (rte.ie)
- whatThe former GAA player was released from custody without charge. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGardaí are investigating whether the player deceived people into lending him money for medical bills. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe sums involved range from a few thousand euro up to five- and six-figure amounts. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA number of people who claim the player owes them money for US treatment gave statements of complaint to gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe allegedly claimed to people that he needed money to travel abroad to be cured of cancer. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatSums of €5,000 up to €200,000 were given to the man by victims. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatVictims said he told them he required stem cell treatment in the United States. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatPeople became suspicious after he was seen golfing while supposedly having treatment in America. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was discovered on holiday with his former girlfriend. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe man was arrested the morning of 22 February 2023 in the south of the country. (rte.ie)
- whenThe man was released early on Thursday, 23 February 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are probing an alleged cancer fraud. (extra.ie)
- investigationGardaí will prepare a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (rte.ie)
- investigationHe was held throughout the day and overnight at a garda station in the south. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is being conducted by detectives in the south and specialists from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. (rte.ie)
- investigationA file including his responses to questions is being prepared for the DPP. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe former player was arrested on Wednesday under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigation is being carried out by local gardaí in consultation with the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationDetectives searched a premises where the player was staying in December and took items for examination. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe fraud probe began after gardaí received an intelligence tip at the same time a suspected victim made a complaint at a local garda station. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is being led by a local team of detectives, with the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau consulted but not centrally involved. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí have taken dozens of statements and people are continuing to come forward. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationMedical records are being sought from three different US hospitals and from hospitals in Ireland. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA file has been sent to the DPP regarding an alleged fraud by a former GAA star. (extra.ie)
- chargeHe was questioned under section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Act. (rte.ie)
- chargeHe was questioned on suspicion of offences contrary to Section 5 of the Theft and Fraud Offences Act. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe was arrested and questioned under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft & Fraud) Offences Act 2001, which is an offence of deception. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtA file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceThe offence carries a maximum jail term on conviction of five years. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherAn ex-GAA star is being held by Gardaí. (extra.ie)
- otherA former GAA star was arrested on suspicion of fraud and released without charge. (extra.ie)
- otherSection 5 carries a maximum penalty of up to five years if convicted on indictment. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe former athlete was released from custody in the southeast of the country on Thursday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe was arrested on Wednesday morning after leaving a medical facility where he had admitted himself. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe male was arrested in the Eastern Region on 22 February 2023 and has since been released without charge. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Feb2023File Sent To DPP On Former GAA Star's Alleged Fraud
Brief report; article contains only the headline and website template code with no further substantive details.
suspect - 24 Feb2023GAA star probe sparked by tip but true scale of 'scam' unveiled in bank accounts
Details the scale of the alleged fraud (over €1 million), the method (claiming need for stem cell treatment in the US), the investigation process (bank accounts, medical records from three US hospitals), and the suspect's release without charge with a file to go to the DPP.
suspect, malevictim - 23 Feb2023Former GAA star arrested over alleged fraud released without charge
Reports the release without charge of the former GAA player, details of the Section 5 Theft and Fraud Offences Act suspicion, the role of Denis O'Brien as a lender, the range of sums involved, and the December search of the player's premises.
suspect, malevictim, Denis O'Brien, male, irish (judged from name)Denis O'Brien - 23 Feb2023Man arrested over alleged fraud offences is released
Confirms the man was released without charge, details the section 6 questioning under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Act, the false pretences allegations involving a medical condition, and the involvement of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau alongside local detectives.
suspect, male - 23 Feb2023Ex-GAA Star Arrested On Suspicion Of Fraud Released Without Charge
Confirms the release without charge; no new substantive detail beyond the headline.
suspect - 23 Feb2023Ex-GAA Star Continues To Be Held As Gardai Probe Alleged Cancer Fraud
Article contains only the headline and website template code, with no further substantive details.
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