Garda faces over 200 fraud and theft charges

A garda was arrested yesterday for questioning and charged with 212 counts related to alleged deception, theft and receiving corrupt payments.

John O’Halloran, aged 45, from South Douglas Rd, Cork, was brought before a special sitting of Cork District Court yesterday afternoon. The amount of money allegedly involved could run into tens of thousands of euro.

Inspector Fergal Foley gave evidence of arresting the accused at his home in Douglas at 9.25am yesterday.