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Bank in contact with gardaí as former GAA star arrested over cancer fraud claims

It is understood gardaí are now carrying out enquiries regarding the former player’s financial history and previous dealings with banks

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A leading bank is in contact with gardaí as part of an investigation into an alleged fraud scandal involving a retired GAA star.

Sources at the Irish bank confirmed they have been engaging with members of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) since details of the allegations against him emerged.

It is understood gardaí are now carrying out enquiries regarding the former player’s financial history and previous dealings with banks.

Gardaí yesterday arrested the man under Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Offences Act and he can be held for questioning for up to 24 hours.

“Gardaí in the eastern region have arrested a male in relation to an ongoing investigation into an alleged fraud,” a spokesperson said.

“An Garda Síochána does not comment on named persons.”