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Woman deceived ex-partner that she had given birth to his babies, judge rules
The judge said the woman’s lies led the man to pay about £30,000 and believe he had two children who likely never existed.
- A High Court judge, Mrs Justice Judd, ruled that a woman named Jane conducted an "extraordinary" and "elaborate campaign of deceit" against her former partner, John, regarding two non-existent children.
- Beginning in late 2022, Jane convinced John she was pregnant by sending ultrasound photos and appearing "visibly pregnant," leading him to believe he was the father of two children.
- Over the course of two years, John paid Jane around £30,000, later applying to the Family Court after she claimed she sold their two children for a combined £500.
- Admitting to the court that she lied, Jane had previously alleged John assaulted her, an accusation that resulted in his arrest and remand for several months.
- Mrs Justice Judd concluded that factors weighing against the children existing were "very strong," noting that while financial fraud is a "possibility," Jane may also suffer from "complex mental health problems.
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Woman deceived ex-partner that she had given birth to his babies, judge rules.
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