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

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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.

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

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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.

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