Romance fraud victim flees UK after conman’s release

Yvonne, a victim of romance fraud, has fled the UK after her conman, Richard Robinson, was released from prison early. He had previously defrauded her of over £115,000 and was violent towards her during their relationship. Robinson was sentenced to 10 years in 2020 for fraud and other crimes but served only four years due to a government scheme. Romance fraud cases in the UK have risen by 27% since 2020, with victims losing over £92 million last year. Yvonne's experience highlights the growing issue of romance fraud, especially with the rise of online dating. She expressed concerns for her safety and stated she has no plans to return to the UK.