Who is Joseph Regan, the Cardiff footballer who trapped women on dating apps to pay off gambling debts?: In a shocking revelation, Joseph Regan, a young Cardiff footballer, has been found guilty of stealing more than £1,500 from women he met on dating apps.
Joseph Regan, an amateur goalkeeper for Cardiff Corinthians FC, manipulated these women into opening betting accounts and used their money to fund his gambling addiction.
Joseph Regan, 22, went to great lengths to persuade his victims to share their card details, promising them they were supporting his betting strategies on Bet365. In fact, the women’s wealth was gambled away, fueling Regan’s destructive addiction. The court heard that he stole £1,420 from his first victim, who managed to withdraw £350 from her bank, and stole £210 from his second victim.
Joseph Regan’s devious actions came to light when both victims independently reported the theft to the police and Action Fraud, leading to an immediate investigation and subsequent arrest. Despite initial denials and claims of allowing victims to gamble with their money, Regan eventually pleaded guilty to two counts of theft.
Joseph Reagan’s Downward Spiral and the Road to Recovery
Regan’s defense barrister, Kevin Seal, expressed deep shame at his actions, saying that his client was going through a “difficult period” due to his gambling addiction. Seal confirmed Regan is on her way to recovery and has been offered employment, reports WalesOnline.
The court handed Regan a six-month suspended sentence and ordered him to complete a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement and 60 hours of unpaid work. In addition, Regan was ordered to pay £1,280 in compensation.
Victims speak out against Joseph Regan
One of Joseph Regan’s victims, a teacher, expressed her shock and dismay at how Regan had feigned love for her. He said, “I thought he would be truthful. I didn’t see how anyone could do this to me.
Another victim, who had an informal relationship with Regan after being matched with Hinge, described him as a “manipulative and cocky man”. Emphasizing the potential dangers of online dating, he shared that this problem made him afraid of dating apps.
The impact of Joseph Regan’s actions
These incidents are a reminder of the dangers lurking in online dating platforms and emphasize the importance of exercising caution when sharing sensitive information. The harm caused by Joseph Regan’s actions went far beyond financial loss, causing significant emotional distress to his victims and affecting their trust in online dating platforms.
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