A gambling addict began defrauding people out of money after squandering a £164,000 EuroMillions win.
Reece Casey scammed £34,000 from 25 victims - some of which were long-standing family friends - by claiming he could get 40% discount from luxury clothing company Flannels. The 31-year-old left his trusting victims out of pocket after defrauding them via Snapchat in June, last year.
Newcastle Crown Court heard that in 2018, Casey had won £54,000 from betting firm William Hill, before going on to pocket a massive £164,000 a year later on the EuroMillions. But despite his wins, Casey "squandered" the thousands gambling before taking the decision to begin defrauding people.
