Model cons men out of thousands after lying about £80m inheritance

26 Mar 2026 • 6:40 PM MYT
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  • Model Gemma Kingsley has been jailed for over seven years for romance fraud.
  • She conned men out of more than £150,000 over a four-year period.
  • Kingsley fabricated stories about inheriting an £80m fortune to persuade victims to spend large sums on her, including for a planned wedding.
  • She also used stolen or false bank card details to pay for luxury hotel stays, such as at a five-star Alpine resort in France.
  • Kingsley pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including theft, fraud by false representation, and using a false instrument.

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