Model's Romance Scam Sentences Her to 7 Years

0:00That's her update from Europe News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. A 50-year-old model named Jimma Kingsley has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for running a romance scam that lasted four years. She targeted men on dating sites, mostly recently divorced ones, by pretending she would soon inherit millions from her late grandfather. This convinced him to hand over tens of thousands of pounds to fund her luxury lifestyle, including planned weddings and high end trips. She also stole bankard details from several victims to cover big expenses, like a 94,000-year-old hotel bill at a five-star resort in, France and other stays. Kingsley created fake documents and stories, such as multi-million-pound house deals, to make her claims seem real. One man lost over 125,000 pounds and had to cancel their wedding at the last minute. Victims described feeling humiliated, betrayed, and emotionally wrecked, with some calling it mental manipulation or gaslighting.

1:00They lost not just money, but trust in others, leaving them with lasting anxiety and financial strain. Kingsley showed no remorse at first, even blaming her victims during the investigation. In court, the judge labeled her a sophisticated financial predator who used her charm without care for the damage. Her lawyer admitted she couldn't explain her actions, but expressed regret. She pleaded guilty to multiple theft and fraud charges right before trial. Police say she would have kept scamming if not caught, and now she faces proceeds of crime proceedings to recover the stolen funds. This case highlights the dangers of all-mind romance fraud and the heavy toll it takes.