Coventry Man Nabbed for Romance Scam After Colchester Arrest

37-Year-Old Charged with Romance Fraud

Cieran Griffin, 37, from Coventry, was arrested on Friday, 29 September, in Colchester. He has been charged with romance fraud offences and taken to Cheshire for questioning.

Three Fraud Counts Linked to Women Across Midlands and Hertfordshire

Griffin faces three counts of fraud by false representation. The allegations involve three women from Warwickshire and Hertfordshire who were reportedly targeted in the scam.

Griffin Remanded in Custody Ahead of Crown Court Hearing

Griffin appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Saturday, 30 September. He was remanded in custody and is set to return to Chester Crown Court on Friday, 27 October.

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