Model spun web of lies as a romance fraudster

She manipulated their emotions, assuring them that through her future inheritance she would be able to repay the considerable sums they were spending on her behalf

- OWEN YOUNGER

> Gemma Kingsley

A WOMAN from Northumberland who conned men into spending thousands of pounds to fund her lavish lifestyle now faces the prospect of jail.

Gemma Kingsley, 50, has pleaded guilty to over a dozen counts of theft and fraud, after she created a web of lies over a four-year period.

The model, from Beadnell, tricked several victims into relationships with her, telling lies such as that she would soon inherit a large fortune, which compelled the men to spend huge sums of money on her behalf, including planning a wedding.

She also stole or used false bank details to pay thousands of pounds for hotel stays.

On Wednesday, at Swindon Crown Court, Kingsley pleaded guilty to six counts of theft, four counts of fraud by false representation, two counts of using a false instrument with intent that it will be accepted as genuine, and one count of being in possession of an article for use in fraud.

She was remanded into custody until March 25, when she will be sentenced.