Gsoc fraud inquiry needs extra resources

The Garda Ombudsman will need “extra resources” to conduct an investigation into suspected fraud involving a secret garda bank account, sources have explained.

Gsoc fraud inquiry needs extra resources

The referral by Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan to Gsoc of the so-called Cabra account comes at a time when the watchdog is struggling with a significantly increased workload and ongoing vacancies.

Given Gsoc has not conducted a fraud investigation before, it is thought that the body will have to hire, or second, forensic accountants to assist.

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