FORMER GALWAY HURLING STAR CONSENTS TO UK EXTRADITION FOR EGG FRAUD CHARGES

Date Published: 30-Jul-2009

A former Galway hurling star has consented to his extradition to the UK on charges of fraud and perverting the course of justice.Pearse Piggott from Gort in Galway is wanted in the UK where its alleged he was involved in a multi-million euro scam involving caged hens which were allegedly passed off to UK consumers as being free range or organic.The court heard the 48 year-old from Ballylennon in Gort runs the egg distribution firm, Pearse Piggott and Sons.Today Mr Piggott took the stand and consented to being surrendered to the UK authorities where he's charged with conspiracy to defraud and perverting the course of justice.He's been remanded on bail pending his extradition which will take place in ten days time.