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Fraudster Breifne O’Brien lived the high life on stolen cash

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Fraudster Breifne O’Brien lived the high life on stolen cash

Not many people convert their back garden into a continental speakeasy to celebrate their child’s christening, but then not many have lived a life like Breifne O’Brien.

Painstaking inquiry into fraud

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O’Brien stole millions to pay for houses and car

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O’Brien stole millions to pay for houses and car
O’Brien admits €11m theft and deception

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O’Brien admits €11m theft and deception
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O'Brien fails to halt theft and deception trial
Socialite O'Brien facing trial on deception and theft charges

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Socialite O'Brien facing trial on deception and theft charges
Socialite to stand trial on €11m fraud charges

Socialite and businessman Breifne O’Brien is to stand trial accused of deception and theft of about €11m in an alleged investment fraud.

Fri, 21 Sep, 2012

Businessman granted bail in €11m investment fraud case
Businessman granted bail in €11m investment fraud case

Socialite and businessman Breifne O'Brien is to stand trial accused of deception and theft of about €11m in an alleged investment fraud.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2012

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