Woman Jailed for £70K Extortion from Vulnerable Pensioner
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54-year-old Margaret McLellan Watson from Renfrew sentenced to 2 years for extorting £70,000 from a vulnerable Paisley pensioner. Watson targeted the man after meeting him at a pub, exploiting his recent widowhood and heavy drinking. She demanded cash under threats of violence, leaving him in constant fear. The victim handed over £70,260, with Watson only able to repay £20 a month from benefits. Sheriff Erroch called the scheme calculated and serious, highlighting the lasting harm on the victim.
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