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DJ Carey cancer fraud hearing delayed as the former hurler awaits hospital bed
Summary
DJ Carey, aged 50, was due to be sentenced for 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after fraudulently claiming to have cancer. The sentencing hearing was adjourned to Friday because Carey did not appear in court; he is currently at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe, awaiting a bed. He presented a medical note to the court, and Gardaí confirmed his presence but could not verify his inpatient status. The prosecution, led by Dominic McGinn SC, noted that one count of deception was struck out, while the remaining counts, including two for using a false instrument, would be considered by the judge. Carey's case involves 13 complainants and was originally set for a four‑week trial. He has a history of significant health issues, including heart surgery last summer, and has requested legal aid and a psychological report for sentencing. Dj Carey pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: DJ Carey cancer fraud hearing delayed as the former hurler awaits hospital bed. Charges or matters: 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer Photo: Collins) by Sonya McClean The sentencing of former hurling star DJ Carey for defrauding a number of people out of money while pretending to have cancer has been adjourned to Friday after he did not appear in court this morning; 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer and needed finances for treatment. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2014 to 2022 Other
- 2000 and 2002 Other
- 2025-10-29 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer Photo: Collins) by Sonya McClean The sentencing of former hurling star DJ Carey for defrauding a number of people out of money while pretending to have cancer has been adjourned to Friday after he did not appear in court this morning; 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer and needed finances for treatment (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Counsel asked that legal aid be extended and he also asked that a psychological report be prepared for the sentence date.; DJ Carey (50) has pleaded guilty to 10 counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer Photo: Collins) by Sonya McClean The sentencing of former hurling star DJ Carey for defrauding a number of people out of money while pretending to have cancer has been adjourned to Friday after he did not appear in court this morning.
Places mentioned
- Portiuncula University Hospital
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