Posted by DJ Carey, a Kilkenny hurling legend, was charged with 21 counts of fraud and forgery in September 2023, related to an alleged cancer treatment scam. The 52-year-old is accused of defrauding 23 people, including notable figures like businessman Denis O’Brien and former hurlers Larry O’Gorman and Tony Griffin, by falsely claiming he had cancer to solicit funds for treatment between 2014 and 2022. The charges include 19 counts of deception and two counts of using false instruments. Carey, a five-time All-Ireland winner, made no reply when charged and has pleaded not guilty. He was granted bail and free legal aid due to having “no income whatsoever.” His trial is set for July 2, 2025, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court and is expected to last three to five weeks
1. DJ Carey, Kilkenny hurling star, appears in court on multiple fraud charges – The Irish Times
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey leaving Blanchardstown District Court. Photograph: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin … GAA hurling star DJ Carey stood straight-backed, his eyes ahead, his hands joined in front of his lower waist as the judge in Blanchardstown District Court was told on Friday morning of the multiple fraud charges he is facing.
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2. Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey charged with 21 counts of fraud and forgery
He is accused of fraudulently claiming to have cancer and inducing 23 people to give him money. Carey allegedly claimed that he needed the money to pay for treatment. The offenses are alleged to have taken place over a nine-year period between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2022. Carey made no reply when the 21 charges were read out in court. Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has appeared in court in Dublin charged with multiple fraud and forgery offences | https://t.co/I98WMkX7qB pic.twitter.com/r6nZu5tgAK — RTÉ News (@rtenews) September 29, 2023
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3. DJ Carey: Long Wait For Trial Of Hurling Great Facing 21 Fraud Charges | Balls.ie
Carey originally appeared in court on Friday 29 September where he was charged with twenty-one fraud and forgery offences under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act. The Kilkenny great is accused of attempting to dupe people into giving him money for alleged bogus cancer treatment. The accusations date from January 1 2014 – December 31st, 2022. Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has appeared in court in Dublin charged with multiple fraud and forgery offences over an eight-year period | Read more: https://t.co/I98WMkXFg9 pic.twitter.com/SrwXF3AT6z
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4. D. J. Carey – Wikipedia
Carey’s brother, Martin, was sub goalkeeper on the Kilkenny team for a number of years. Carey has been described as “GAA’s first superstar” and a “hurling legend”. During his playing days he won nine All-Star awards, as well as being named Texaco Hurler of the Year on two occasions.
5. Hurling legend DJ Carey to face month-long fraud trial in summer 2025
The trial of legendary Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey, who faces charges of deception and forgery, has been set for July 2, 2025.
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6. DJ Carey charged with fraud and forgery offences
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has appeared in court in Dublin charged with multiple fraud and forgery offences over an eight-year period.
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7. Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey appears in court charged with multiple fraud and forgery offences – Irish Mirror Online
The multiple All-Ireland winner is to stand trial accused of deception and forgery by persuading 23 people to donate funds after fraudulently claiming he needed money for cancer treatment … DJ Carey leaving Blanchardstown District Court on Friday morning(Image: Colin Keegan/Collins Photos)
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8. Trial date set for former Kilkenny county hurler DJ Carey who’s facing 21 fraud and forgery charges
Since retiring from play, he has managed the Kilkenny U21 hurlers and was a selector for the county senior team. Judge Orla Crowe remanded Mr Carey on continuing bail. Meanwhile, Reporter Jessica Magee outlined the court appearance on The KCLR Daily for Brian Redmond, noting that Mr Carey’s denying all charges – hear that here;
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9. DJ Carey to face fraud trial in summer 2025
Since retiring from play, he has managed the Kilkenny U21 hurlers and was a selector for the county senior team. Judge Orla Crowe remanded Mr Carey on continuing bail.
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10. Hurler DJ Carey charged with 21 fraud and forgery offences | Newstalk
Former All-Ireland winning hurler DJ Carey has appeared in court charged with 21 fraud and forgery offences. Mr Carey has been sent forward for trial before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The five-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny is accused of inducing people to pay him money by fraudulently claiming to have cancer, and that he needed the money to obtain treatment.
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11. Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey charged with multiple fraud and forgery offences
It’s reported that the Kilkenny native told said people that he needed the money in order to obtain treatment for the fraudulent illness. These offences are alleged to have occurred between 1 January 2014 – 31 December 2022. Detective Sergeant Michael Bourke from Waterford Garda Station gave evidence of Mr Carey’s arrest, charge and caution. Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has appeared in court in Dublin charged with multiple fraud and forgery offences | https://t.co/I98WMkX7qB pic.twitter.com/r6nZu5tgAK
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12. DJ Carey charged with deception and forgery in alleged cancer treatment scam – The Irish Times
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has been charged with a number of counts of deception and forgery as part of an alleged cancer treatment scam. Mr Carey appeared at Blanchardstown District Court on Friday, where he stood with his hands clasped before him facing Judge John O’Leary. He is charged with 21 fraud offences – 19 of deception and two of using a false instrument.
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13. Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey sent forward to trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
He’s been charged with 21 counts of fraud and forgery
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14. Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey due back in court today
It’s alleged he induced people to give him money having fraudulently claimed to have cancer and that he needed money to obtain treatment
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15. Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey charged with fraud and forgery offences in alleged cancer treatment scam – The Irish News
A Garda sergeant told Blanchardstown District Court that Mr Carey made no reply when he was charged with the offences. He was granted bail under several conditions, which include signing on at a Garda station and keeping Gardaí informed about any travel abroad. The case will be heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
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