Yvonne met Gary Rogers, whose real name was Richard Robinson, in 2017. Initially charmed by his wealth and charm, she fell victim to his deceit, ultimately losing over £115,000. After his conviction for fraud and theft, Robinson was sentenced in July 2020 but was recently released early due to prison overcrowding. After the ordeal, Yvonne fled the UK due to safety concerns, emphasizing the traumatic impact of romance fraud, which has seen a significant rise in the UK, with thousands affected and substantial financial losses.
Gary Rogers's real name was Richard Robinson, and in July 2020 he was sentenced to 10 years in jail after pleading guilty to charges of fraud and theft.
Yvonne told the Observer she has fled the UK, fearing for her safety. She lost more than 115,000 to Robinson during their relationship and says he was violent towards her.
Cases of romance fraud are on the rise in the UK, increasing by 27% between 2020 and 2024, according to data from Action Fraud.
Yvonne worked with her bank's fraud department to recover 31,000 of the money Robinson took from her, but she says the money is just a drop in the ocean.
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