Businessman says he missed out on $18m stock options as a result

Illann Power claims he suffered distress and reputational damage

Illann Power claims he suffered distress and reputational damage

A businessman has sued the Garda Commissioner for wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution after being repeatedly charged with breaching a restraining order, only for each case to be either dismissed or withdrawn.

The lawsuit is being taken by Carlow-born entrepreneur Illann Power (34), who claims he lost out on stock options worth $18m (€15.4m) as a result.