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28-year-old John McDonagh from Toomebridge, County Antrim, was sentenced to nine months in prison for scamming a 78-year-old pensioner out of £6,500. He pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation, inflating the quote for a fake roof repair job and demanding cash payment. The scam was exposed when the victim sought a loan from family, leading to police involvement. Judge Neil Rafferty KC condemned the act, emphasizing prison time for preying on the elderly. McDonagh also received an 18-month sentence, with nine months in prison and nine on license. He had previously fled during the pandemic and attempted to retrieve the compensation hed given. Despite his lawyers pleas for leniency due to family issues and a new business, the judge deemed his remorse insufficient. The victim will receive full compensation, sending a strong message against such predatory schemes.

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