Overview

• Chester Crown Court sentenced 26-year-old Jack Watkin to six years in prison.
• He pleaded guilty during his June trial to six fraud counts totaling nearly £200,000.
• Victims included Hannah Jakes (£98,500), boutique owner Christine Colbert (£43,800) and his father Jason Watkin (£24,500).
• Prosecutors said he gained trust by flaunting wealth online and claiming he could profit from reselling exclusive Hermès handbags.
• Police cited lavish spending at Harrods and The Dorchester and confirmed separate convictions for indecent images, with an additional fraud count and two theft counts left on file.