Former Kilkenny hurler 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.

The 52-year-old was arrested by appointment in Dublin this morning and brought to court by gardaí from Waterford.

The five-time All-Ireland winner faces twenty one charges under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act.

He is accused of inducing people to pay him money by fraudulently claiming to have cancer and that he needed the money to obtain treatment in 2022.

He is also accused of providing a false instrument.

He appeared before Judge John O’ Leary at Blanchardstown District Court.

He was handed the book of evidence and sent forward for trial at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

He remanded on bail to appear again at the next sitting of the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 3 November.

He was ordered not to contact any witnesses or potential witnesses and to inform the gardaí if travelling abroad or to the UK for work.

The judge said he has no income whatsoever and was granted free legal aid after a statement of means was handed in to the court.