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A Cardiff man sentenced to 61 months in prison defrauded three women of nearly £50,000 through fake romance scams on dating apps.
Rodney Roberts, 40, from Cardiff, was sentenced to 61 months in prison for defrauding three women of nearly £50,000 through romance scams on dating apps.
Using the alias Paul Smith, he posed as an American attorney, financier, and intelligence officer, fabricating stories about his background and using fake IDs to gain trust.
He manipulated victims into sending money for fake investments, travel, and memorial gifts, with one losing over £40,000 from her home sale.
The court heard he used emotional coercion, fabricated emergencies, and false promises, with victims suffering lasting psychological harm.
Roberts, who has a prior fraud record, admitted three counts of fraud, leading to a reduced sentence.
He must repay victims within two years, is banned from contacting them, and will face a serious crime prevention order upon release.
Un hombre de Cardiff sentenciado a 61 meses de prisión defraudó a tres mujeres de casi £ 50,000 a través de estafas de romance falso en aplicaciones de citas.