Gays and lesbians blackmailed by ex-lovers

GAY people are being blackmailed by their former partners for sums of up to €10,000, a senior garda revealed last night.

Gays and lesbians blackmailed by ex-lovers

Many have not told their married partners, families or work colleagues about their sexuality and are terrified by threats to “out” them.

Garda Inspector Finbarr Murphy, who is a liaison officer to the gay and lesbian community, said the force dealt with three to four blackmail cases each year.

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