Four shocking facts that sum up DJ Carey fraud case
A shocking case. The DJ Carey saga is nearing its end, after he was jailed for five-and-a-half years. The Kilkenny hurling legend defrauded 22 people out of a total of €349,927 and $13,000, after claiming he had cancer. We have taken a look at four shocking stories from the case. His cancer deception is worse […]
5 months ago
DJ Carey receives five-and-a-half years prison sentence for cancer fraud
The saga continues. DJ Carey has been sentenced to five-and-a-half-years in prison for fraud. The Kilkenny hurling legend defrauded 22 people after he falsely claimed he had cancer. At his hearing last Friday, the court heard how the outstanding sum for what was obtained by Carey was €349,927 and $13,000, including more than €125,000 from […]
5 months ago
GAA make controversial DJ Carey call despite pressure from cancer survivors
DJ Carey pled guilty to 10 charges of fraud earlier this month DJ Carey was not present at Croke Park for Kilkenny’s 25-year jubilee celebrations of their 2000 All-Ireland win, but his name was read out by the GAA despite pressure from fans to refrain from mentioning him. In the weeks before the All-Ireland final, […]
8 months ago
GAA faced with huge DJ Carey dilemma to work out in coming days
Hurling legend DJ Carey pleaded guilty to 10 charges of fraud The GAA are under pressure to refrain from paying tribute to DJ Carey on Sunday in the traditional jubilee celebrations for past All-Ireland winners. Earlier this month, the legendary Kilkenny player pleaded guilty to 10 charges of defrauding individuals by falsely claiming he had cancer in order […]
9 months ago
DJ Carey victim tells of ‘letter template’ he used for cancer scam
More details have come out over the disgraced hurler. We reported last week on DJ Carey pleading guilty to 10 charges of fraud, relating to his false cancer claim in order to extort money from individuals. And now further alleged details of the former Hurler of the Year’s methods have been revealed. An exclusive in […]
9 months ago
Hurling legend pleads guilty to fraud charges over fake cancer claims
A legacy completely tarnished Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has pleaded guilty to 10 charges of defrauding individuals by falsely claiming he had cancer in order to obtain money. The 54-year-old entered the guilty pleas during an appearance at Ireland’s Circuit Court, where he had been scheduled to go on trial. Carey, a five-time All-Ireland […]
9 months ago