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Emily Woods

Catfish's jail term increased after appeal

Lydia Abdelmalek, who impersonated a TV star to stalk two women, has had her jail term extended. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A woman who impersonated celebrities to attract victims online before stalking and harassing them will spend at least another year behind bars after a judge increased her sentence following an appeal.

Lydia Abdelmalek appeared in Melbourne's County Court on Tuesday where she was sentenced to four years in prison, following a lengthy appeal of her 2019 sentence of two years and eight months.

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