Lewis Blake, a window shutter installer, defrauded 89 victims of $80,000 in deposits by not completing the work and instead spending over $135,000 on gambling and adult websites. Blake, described as polite and well-presented, gave false excuses for not returning to complete the orders, leading to his arrest and subsequent 18-month jail sentence and seven-year ban from being a company director for committing fraud. Kent Police noted that Blake’s actions tarnished the reputation of honest tradespeople and emphasized that he should be held accountable for betraying his customers’ trust for personal gain.
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Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar, source says
Israel conducted a strike against Hamas' senior leadership in Doha, Qatar, as confirmed by a U.S. official, with loud explosions reported in the area. The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet described it as a "precise strike," while the Qatari government condemned the action as a "cowardly Israeli attack" targeting Hamas' headquarters. Want More Context? 🔎
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