Sentence: 3 years imprisonment and disqualified from driving for 12 months
Paul Bint, a habitual fraudster, impersonated high-profile figures such as the Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer and barrister Jonathan Rees to deceive women he met through newspaper dating columns and the internet. Over a six-week period, he stole cash, jewellery, and other items from at least five victims, including businesswoman Penelope Edwards and Vivienne Walsh, by gaining their trust and access to their homes. He also committed burglary by stealing a barrister's laptop from the robing room and drove while disqualified. His actions involved false claims of owning luxury cars, properties, and socialising with celebrities, leading to significant emotional and financial harm to his victims.