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.

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.

The 51-year-old had been arrested in Dublin this morning by fraud squad detectives. The Cork-born socialite and financial advisor was then brought before Dublin District Court charged with 38 offences under the Theft and Fraud Act.

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