Dionne Marie Hanna, the 84-year-old “Con Mum” woman who made headlines as the “Con Mum” in a hit Netflix documentary, has been charged with fraud in Singapore. Officials have brought five counts of cheating against Hanna, whose charges involve three people and a series of purported scams that left viewers and legal officials stunned.
The prosecution claims that Hanna tricked victims into sending large amounts of money by posing as desperate or in fake investment opportunities. Her arrest and indictment come after a surge of media interest in her case, which was dramatized in a Netflix show about high-profile con artists.
The elderly con-woman went before a court where the charges were read out. Prosecutors allege the events occurred over a number of years and indicate a system of falsity that stretched way beyond what was uncovered in the documentary. Hanna, for all her age, would face severe legal repercussions if she were found guilty.
The case has reopened talks on how charming and manipulative people are able to take advantage of trust — even at a senior age. While the court hearings are ongoing, the spotlight remains on Hanna as the Singaporean judiciary is set to untangle the extent of her suspected cons.
