Kevin Phelan
Kevin Phelan, a 61-year-old Northern Irish businessman, is currently on trial in Leeds for his alleged involvement in a pension liberation fraud scheme that defrauded policyholders in the UK. Known for his connections to politicians Michael Lowry and Denis O’Brien during the 1990s, Phelan is facing charges of conspiracy to cheat and commit fraud, with claims that he misrepresented the investment of pension funds, leading to substantial financial losses for the victims.
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Recent news mentions
Kevin Phelan has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in a pension fraud scheme.
Kevin Phelan sentenced to seven years in prison for role in pension fraud scheme – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-28
Kevin Phelan has been found guilty of fraud in England and is facing up to 10 years in jail.
Key figure in Moriarty tribunal inquiry convicted of fraud in Leeds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Kevin Phelan is a defendant in an ongoing criminal trial in Leeds where he is accused of conspiracy to cheat and conspiracy to commit fraud by way of false representation.
Key Moriarty tribunal figure Kevin Phelan being prosecuted for pension fraud in trial at Leeds court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
