Briton in Netflix's 'Con Mum' faces fresh charges in Singapore
Summary
A British woman living in Singapore, Dionne Marie Hanna, faces new fraud charges related to allegedly tricking people into giving her money by promising to repay them with an inheritance from Brunei's royal family. After being featured in the Netflix documentary Con Mum, the total charges against her have risen to 39, involving at least 14 victims, including her son.Key Facts
- Dionne Marie Hanna was first charged with fraud in Singapore last year.
- She allegedly convinced victims to give her money with promises of repayment from a claimed inheritance linked to Brunei's royal family.
- The number of charges against Hanna increased to 39 after new allegations.
- At least 14 people, including her son Graham Hornigold, are reported victims.
- Allegations include convincing someone to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for her, offering repayment and a stepson status.
- Another victim was told she would receive luxury cars and property if she paid "processing fees."
- Hanna claimed she was terminally ill to gain sympathy and promised donations to a mosque and charity in Singapore.
- She faces charges of cheating and fraud by false representation, which can lead to fines and up to 20 years in prison.
- The Netflix documentary Con Mum shows Hornigold reconnecting with Hanna and questioning her claims of royal heritage.
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