A man charged with fraud by false representation in relation to the investigation into the murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan has appeared in court in Craigavon.
42-year-old Michael Kingsberry of Sycamore Close in Doncaster is accused of claiming to hold official documents with the intention to make a gain for himself or another or to cause loss to the family of Martin O’Hagan.
No details of the alleged offence were presented in court but Mr Kingsberry said he understood the charge against him and a detective constable said she could connect the accused to the charge.
Mr Kingsberry had been on police bail – this was converted to court bail of £500.
He is to reside at an approved address. Other requirements include that Mr Kingsberry does not contact anyone connected to Mr O’Hagan or enter Lurgan’s 30mph zone.
The matter will return to court on 13 June.
Mr Kingsberry was arrested in Sheffield in April before being transported to Northern Ireland for questioning in the serious crime suite at Musgrave Police Station in Belfast.
A search of a property in Sheffield was also carried out as part of the operation.
