Alleged fraudster Catherine O'Brien thought to have fled the country

There is an arrest warrant for Catherine O'Brien (pictured) relating to her conviction for animal welfare breaches. Picture: Irish Mail on Sunday

Alleged fraudster Catherine O’Brien is believed to have left the State as she is sought for questioning in relation to fraud in the horse industry.

Gardaí believe the Buttevant woman, who has an address in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, has gone abroad after spending a number of months in Northern Ireland. Sources in the horse industry have also indicated that she spent time north of the border last year.