A MAN is to be sentenced for fraud after falsely claiming he needed money to pay for solicitors.
Andrew Underwood pleaded guilty to one court of fraud by false representation on November 2 when appearing at Worcester Crown Court.
The offences took place in Bromyard, Herefordshire, between April 1, 2021 and January 1, 2024.
According to the prosecution, Underwood dishonestly claimed he needed money for solicitor fees, intending to gain financially for himself.
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The case was adjourned for a pre-sentence report to be prepared for Underwood, who is of Wordsworth Avenue in Worcester.
The 33-year-old was granted unconditional bail and must attend the next hearing, scheduled for November 30, 2026, at 10.30am.
The sentencing hearing is expected to last 30 minutes. The court has not yet delivered a sentence.
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