Garret Hevey held liable for €3.8m forestry fraud debts

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The High Court ruled on 15 February 2024 that Garret Hevey was liable for Arden Forestry Management’s forestry fraud debts, totalling €3,807,142.

The order covers all of the company’s debts and other liabilities. David Peile was declared liable for a portion to be finalised at a later hearing.

The judge found that Hevey knowingly took part in carrying on the company’s business with intent to defraud creditors. Hevey had been jailed for fraud before this ruling.