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Ex-Custody Worker Faked Escort Scam
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- Jun 7, 2026
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- 101
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Summary
A former Edinburgh Sheriff Court custody manager, Lee Moffat, pulled off a bizarre double life: online, he posed as ‘Danielle,’ a female escort, swindling seven men out of cash for fake nude photos—only to be caught when police uncovered his stash of stolen police gear, including a fake warrant card and badge. After serving time for stealing equipment over nine years, he’s now facing a 12-month jail term for the scam, which netted him just £200. His lawyer noted he was just 20 when he committed the crimes and is now working as a driver, with sentencing pending a social work report. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ab775f2938784c21