Watchdog told to stop questioning FitzPatrick

A SURPRISE move by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to halt a public interrogation of former Anglo Irish Bank boss Sean FitzPatrick by the Complaints Committee of the Chartered Accountants Regulatory Board (CARB) intensifies speculation that the bankrupt former banker may face criminal prosecution.

Mr FitzPatrick faced questioning in public at the Complaints Committee of CARB hearing into his activities at Anglo, scheduled to commence on April 4 next.

Yesterday, the CARB confirmed it had adjourned its disciplinary proceedings against Mr Fitzpatrick following a request from the DPP James Hamilton.