DJ Carey Sentenced for Fraud
Former Kilkenny hurling great DJ Carey has been jailed for five-and-a-half years for defrauding individuals by falsely claiming that he had cancer.
Carey, 54, was accused of defrauding 22 people out of almost €400,000, including work colleagues, friends, and a cousin. To date, he has paid back €44,000.
Victims included businessman Denis O’Brien, who gave Carey over €125,000, as well as accommodation and transport.
Carey returned time and again looking for financial help.
Judge Martin Nolan stated that Carey
had exploited people’s good natureand remanded him in custody after hearing evidence and victim impact statements.
Author's summary: DJ Carey jailed for fraud.
- Sentence: 5.5 years
- Amount defrauded: almost €400,000
- Number of victims: 22
- Amount paid back: €44,000