Reece Casey won 190,000 euros, but he didn’t invest it, but spent it on more bets
Casey scammed nearly $40,000 from 25 Snapchat friends
The story of Reece Casey has been around the world: this 31-year-old Briton ended up in jail afterwards scam more than 20 friends via Snapchat. But wait, because the full account of events is even more surprising: the man loved to gamble and when he won €190,000 at the Euromillionshe decided to spend all the money on more bets. Obviously the trick failed and he had to do it proceed to a scam to try to recover at least part of it.
The Newcastle prosecutor’s office has learned this Casey illegally took up to 40,000 euros exhausting 25 Snapchat friends. through this app claimed they can get up to 40% off luxury clothing because an acquaintance worked in a very popular company. What was the requirement? Those who wanted to purchase discounted items would have had to send Casey the money instead of going to the store in person..
Obviously, that colleague did not exist nor had direct contact with the clothing company. Like this, the judge sentenced him to 12 months’ imprisonment after verifying that the money he had cheated was intended for the failed investment in betting and other gambling.
