‘Black widow’ fraudster who scammed vulnerable pensioner then spent 16-month on run in Tenerife jailed
A woman dubbed a "black widow" fraudster who conned a vulnerable pensioner out of money has been jailed after spending 16 months on the run in Tenerife. She was eventually tracked down and returned to the UK to face justice, bringing an end to a case that highlighted how fraudsters can exploit elderly and vulnerable victims for financial gain.
The court heard details of how the woman targeted her victim before fleeing abroad to evade arrest, only being apprehended after more than a year in hiding. Following her return, she was convicted and sentenced to prison for the fraud offences committed against the pensioner.
- Fraudster jailed for scamming a vulnerable pensioner
- She fled to Tenerife and hid for 16 months
- Eventually caught, returned to UK and sentenced
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The case concerns fraud against an older person, who may be at greater risk if they rely on others for help with money or everyday tasks. Fraud can involve gaining someone’s trust or access to their finances through deception.
The woman accused of the fraud left the UK for Tenerife while police were seeking her. Tenerife is part of Spain, so bringing a suspect back to face a UK court can involve cooperation between authorities in different countries.