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Serial Conman's Jail Term Faces Appeal
6 Jan
Summary
- Crown Office appeals jail sentence for serial conman.
- Conman posed as nurse, handyman, and electrician.
- Offences targeted elderly victims in their homes.
A serial conman's nine-year jail sentence is under scrutiny as the Crown Office has lodged an appeal. Robert Markward, convicted last August for a string of crimes committed between December 2022 and March 2023, targeted vulnerable elderly residents in their homes.
Markward employed deceptive tactics, posing as a nurse, a handyman, and an electrician to gain the trust of his victims. He was found guilty of 10 charges, which included defrauding and stealing from individuals, and assaulting an employee at a housing complex. The jury was informed of his extensive history of similar offenses stretching back decades.
A hearing scheduled for Friday will determine the outcome of the Crown's bid to have Markward's sentence lengthened. This appeal highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure justice for the elderly individuals targeted by his elaborate scams.
