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Couple convicted of romance scams

The woman contacted men on various dating sites and deceived them out of money to pay off fabricated debts. Now she and her husband are being convicted for a series of romantic deceptions, reports Göteborgs-Posten.

» Published: February 24 2025 at 15:45

Couple convicted of romance scams
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The couple is estimated to have defrauded approximately 3.4 million kronor from various men and from the woman's mother.

Since the woman claimed to be in a difficult situation, the plaintiffs felt sorry for her and helped her with significant amounts, said prosecutor John Stålbert before the trial.

One of the victims was also subjected to blackmail by the husband, who called and claimed to have a leading position in a motorcycle gang.

The woman is sentenced to probation and contract treatment, while the man is sentenced to three years and nine months in prison and lifetime expulsion.

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