The investigation, according to gardai, is in its "infancy", and enquiries into all of the circumstances are ongoing.
Gardai are investigating after receiving complaints that have caused concern locally about a Christmas savings scheme.
It is understood that some locals in Athy expressed concern about a scheme they had been saving into, with some locals having made significant contributions.
The investigation, according to gardai, is in its "infancy", and enquiries into all of the circumstances are ongoing.

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