An investigation has been launched after a senior Donegal County Council official was targeted in a fake racist e-mail campaign.
Hundreds of fake emails were distributed last night claiming to come from the well-known council official.
The fake e-mail even includes the official’s real mobile phone number.
It also claims to come from the official’s county council e-mail address but this is a fake account.
The letter uses racist language and claims the official is welcoming the formation of a new political party in Donegal.
A spokesman for Donegal County Council has confirmed that they are aware of the e-mails and investigating the matter.
It is not known if the information has been passed on to Gardai or if an official complaint has been made.
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