Kurt Ripke
Kurt Ripke is a federal agent who contributed to the investigation of John O’Brien, a Dublin contractor who defrauded American residents. In his affidavit, Ripke detailed how O’Brien exploited his Irish identity to gain the trust of elderly victims, leading them into a fraudulent scheme that involved unnecessary home repair contracts worth over $1.5 million.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,610 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 4,610 | $5,100 | 5$ |
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Federal agent Kurt Ripke alleged O'Brien capitalised on his identity as an Irishman to charm the American victims.
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