Conman's gangster lie to take scared pal's wages
Daily Record|December 29, 2023
Fantasist told victim her motor would be torched
MICHAEL MCQUAID
Conman's gangster lie to take scared pal's wages

A FANTASIST forced a woman to hand him her wages after claiming the cash belonged dangerous criminals.

Derek Smart had warned his frightened victim her car would be torched by "people you don't mess around with" unless the £2500 was paid.

But a court heard Smart, 33, of Wishaw, made up the story as he needed the cash to prop up his struggling central heating business.

Now he could be jailed after admitting threatening or abusive behaviour.

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