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Charity Cash, alleged to be Stolen, by a former, Politician, to fund his, Alleged Lust, for Sex, with Trans Prostitutes, and Designer Clothes. Wow, some Fucking News here?

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Former politician at centre of ‘charity cash for sex’ probe as he’s accused of stealing €100k to fund lavish lifestyle

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  • Published: 7:00, 29 Aug 2023

A FORMER politician is accused of stealing more than €100,000 from a charity to lead a lavish lifestyle — including paying for trans prostitutes.

Gardai are probing the ex-elected rep who is also suspected of using the cash to pay for parties and designer clothes, we can reveal.

An ex-politician is accused of stealing more than €100,000 from a charity to lead a lavish lifestyle
An ex-politician is accused of stealing more than €100,000 from a charity to lead a lavish lifestyleCredit: Getty Images – Getty
He is also accused of using the money to pay for hotels for sex workers
He is also accused of using the money to pay for hotels for sex workersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Gardai have examined bank accounts and been liaising with the bank where they are based
Gardai have examined bank accounts and been liaising with the bank where they are basedCredit: Garrett White – The Sun

He is also accused of using the money to pay for hotels for the sex workers.

The investigation was first launched by a Dublin Garda station but is now being run by investigators from outside the capital.

Officers have identified different incidents of large amounts of cash being taken.

Some of the payments are believed to have been worth €10,000.

Gardai have examined bank accounts and been liaising with the bank where they are based.

Officers have also examined a number of electronic devices and images of the former ­politician socialising.

Gardai are treating the case as a major fraud investigation.

A number of potential witnesses have already been interviewed.

Once completed, a Garda file is expected to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

One source told The Irish Sun: “This is a very unusual case and the investigation has been ongoing for a few years.

“It’s also a complex case and a number of items and exhibits have already been examined.

“The primary allegation is that funds were taken to pay for items not ­connected to the charity.”

The Garda Press Office confirmed the inquiry is at “an advanced stage” and a file would be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

ARREST MADE

Cops added: “An Garda Siochana is carrying out a criminal investigation into an alleged fraud on a charitable organisation.

“A male was arrested and detained under ­Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act in connection with this investigation.

“An Garda Siochana does not comment on the specifics of ongoing ­criminal investigation.”

We also asked the Charities Regulator for a comment but they didn’t respond to our request.

We also approached the charity at the centre of the investigation but they also did not address our request for a comment.

The Charities Regulator launched their own probe after a complaint was made in 2021.

INQUIRY POSTPONED

But that inquiry is understood to have been postponed as the Garda investigation takes place.

We understand the probe was launched after an individual told cops of concerns in the months before lockdown.

Detectives took a statement from the complainant before they received a court order to examine financial transactions.

The huge haul of cash is believed to have been taken in the months leading up to lockdown.

It’s understood rumours of the allegations have made it to sex workers operating in the capital.

‘THEFT AND FRUAD RAPS’

One source told The Irish Sun: “There’s been a lot of rumours around this case and everyone is wondering who was involved. The sex workers won’t want to get caught up in something like this if it gets to court.”

If charged, the former politician could face theft and fraud raps.

Another source said: “If the DPP decides to press charges, the individual could be charged with a variety of offences. Even if it is a first time offence, it could lead to a custodial sentence.”

At present, the case is being investigated by a local detective unit.

But it’s possible the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau could also provide assistance.

CHARITY SCAM

Separately, in recent years, the Charities Regulator raised concerns about the former Charity Console.

Ex-Console boss Paul Kelly was accused of masterminding a €600,000 scam at the charity before he passed away in 2020.

He took his own life after the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement received the go-ahead from the DPP to charge him with over ten breaches of company law and fraud during his time at the charity.

If convicted, Kelly — who established suicide prevention charity Console in honour of his sister — could have faced up to ten years’ jail.

He was accused of using Console’s cash for grieving families to pay for a Mercedes, holidays around the world, designer clothing and tickets to sporting events.

He was also ordered to hand back a 2014 People of the Year award when he was forced to resign as the charity’s chief executive following the disclosure of financial irregularities.

When the scale of the spending was exposed, it emerged suspicions were first raised by a whistle-blower in 2008.

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