UK Couple Charged in Widespread 'Dine and Dash' Fraud Across South Wales

Bernard and Ann McDonagh face multiple fraud and theft charges after a series of restaurant thefts, sparking widespread support for affected businesses.

• Bernard and Ann McDonagh, a married couple from Port Talbot, have been charged with multiple counts of fraud and theft, accused of dining and dashing at several South Wales restaurants.
• The couple's actions led to significant losses for local eateries, but also prompted an outpouring of community support and increased business for the victimized restaurants.
• Police action was criticized for its delay, with charges only being pressed after the case gained media attention and social media outcry.
• Restaurants across a 30-mile radius reported similar incidents, with some establishments experiencing losses of hundreds of pounds.
• The widespread scam has raised concerns about the growing frequency of dine-and-dash crimes, with experts calling it part of a broader epidemic of theft in the retail and hospitality sectors.

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