Welsh Couple Pleads Guilty to 'Dine-and-Dash' Spree Across Multiple Restaurants

Bernard and Ann McDonagh admitted to defrauding South Wales eateries out of over £1,000, facing potential prison time.

The McDonaghs confessed to leaving five restaurants without paying, accumulating unpaid bills totaling £1,168.10.
Their spree included a high-profile incident at Bella Ciao in Swansea, where they dined on expensive T-bone steaks.
Social media played a crucial role, with a viral video of their dine-and-dash act at Bella Ciao amassing over 12 million views.
In addition to restaurant fraud, Ann McDonagh admitted to shoplifting goods worth over £1,000 from multiple retailers.
The couple, parents to three children, are set to be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on May 29, 2024.