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Drug addict in 'mean-spirited and manipulative' romance fraud
Summary
James O'Connor admitted obtaining €2,000 from a woman in Ontario, Canada, after telling her he needed money for child support and then failing to repay it. Judge Orla Crowe described the conduct as a mean-spirited and manipulative romance fraud and suspended an 18-month prison term for four years. The unnamed woman pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Drug addict in 'mean-spirited and manipulative' romance fraud. Charges or matters: making a gain or causing a loss by deception between September 2021 and October 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2021 Other
- 2026-03-03 Publication
Why: She said her relationship with her family broke down because they were angry at her for lending him the money. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: making a gain or causing a loss by deception between September 2021 and October 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Crowe sentenced O'Connor to a prison term of 18 months which she suspended for four years.
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