Callely could face criminal prosecution over expenses

FORMER junior minister Ivor Callely could be facing a criminal prosecution over alleged bogus mobile phone expenses he claimed while a member of the Oireachtas.

The 53-year-old retired politician was arrested yesterday in relation to possible breaches of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.

They relate to allegations that Mr Callely submitted fraudulent receipts while claiming expenses for mobile phone kits.