Gardaí probing the alleged fraud by a retired GAA star have confirmed they have arrested a man as part of their investigation
In a statement this evening gardaí said that officers in the eastern region apprehended a “male in relation to an ongoing investigation into an alleged fraud”.
The Journal previously reported that gardaí attached to the economic crime bureau were investigating whether the retired player claimed to have an illness and asked friends and family for money to travel abroad for experimental treatment.Several statements of complaint are believed to have been made to gardaí in the last three months.
Gardaí told The Journal this evening that the man was arrested on suspicion of having committed an offence under Section 6 Criminal Justice Offences Act, 2001. The Eastern Region covers much of Leinster and the south-east, aside from Dublin which is its own Garda region.Making a difference A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.
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