MI6 romance scam conman told to pay victim £125,000
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay his victim £125,000 after a five-year court battle. Read the full story.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay his victim £125,000 after a five-year court battle. Read the full story.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and spy, must pay £125k compensation after a five-year court battle. Read the full story of the devastating romance scam.
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