Gardai are investigating one of Ireland’s best known sport stars over claims of an alleged €1million fraud.
It is understood the GAA household name is alleged to have taken money from various individuals under false pretences. The cash was supposed to be used to pay for various trips abroad so he could receive medical treatment for an alleged serious illness.READ MORE:Date ‘Beast from the East’ repeat could blanket Ireland in snow as ‘major’ weather event fears growOne businessman from Co Laois reportedly gave him a donation of €120,000.One GAA legend said the star approached him for cash but he turned him down.
He said: “A lot of people gave him substantial funds and now they believe they were conned. They are all very angry and believe they will never get a penny back.Gardai confirmed that officers in the Eastern region had begun a major investigation into the individual.Another source said the figure involved was at least €1million quid.
He said: “This scam is truly awful. A lot of decent people have been stung. The individual involved has some neck and has destroyed lifelong friendships."
The apple didn’t fall far from his sister….