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'Ruthless' rogue trader jailed


A conman who preyed on elderly people has been jailed for more than four years

Richard Young

Posted 31 July 2024 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Crime|North East


UPDATES: A conman who targeted elderly and vulnerable victims has been jailed for more than four years following...

A conman who targeted elderly and vulnerable victims has been jailed for more than four years following an investigation by the Isle of Anglesey Trading Standards, the National Trading Standards (NTS) Wales Regional Investigation Team and Lancashire Trading Standards.

Joseph Anthony Oliver (34) of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, who was described in court as a ‘calculating, ruthless and mani...

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