We have heard about all sorts of crimes and deceptions, but have you heard anything like this before? A fraudster claimed he was a quadriplegic and faked being in a vegetative state for two years.
According to metro.co.uk Alan Knight, 47, of Swansea, conned his elderly neighbour out of £40,000 and claimed he was unable to move from the neck down in a bid to avoid being punished for the crime.
He was caught out when doctors watching his hospital room spotted him eating, wiping his face and even writing.
A South Wales Police officer, said: ‘In my entire career this is the most calculated, long-term deception of a vulnerable, elderly neighbour I have ever seen,’ the metro reports.
You know what? his wife was said to be an accomplice in the fraud as she consistently photographed herself caring for Alan. The police have since closed in on them and the pair are giving useful information.
According to metro.co.uk Alan Knight, 47, of Swansea, conned his elderly neighbour out of £40,000 and claimed he was unable to move from the neck down in a bid to avoid being punished for the crime.
He was caught out when doctors watching his hospital room spotted him eating, wiping his face and even writing.
A South Wales Police officer, said: ‘In my entire career this is the most calculated, long-term deception of a vulnerable, elderly neighbour I have ever seen,’ the metro reports.
You know what? his wife was said to be an accomplice in the fraud as she consistently photographed herself caring for Alan. The police have since closed in on them and the pair are giving useful information.
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