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Conman jailed over £44,000 travel agency 'pass code' fraud

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James Chapple
11 December 2018

A “Walter Mitty” conman, who fraudulently booked more than £44,000 worth of holidays using pass codes stolen from travel agents, has been jailed.

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At least two TTNG members have been scammed in recent weeks, the consortium said (Credit: iStock)

Adam Griffiths, 30, from Swansea, boasted of his lavish jetsetting lifestyle on social media, living it up aboard luxury yachts and flying business class.


Images from his travels show Griffiths globetrotting in Singapore and Dubai, and even rubbing shoulders with celebs including former Liverpool and Chelsea footballer Fernando Torres.


However, Griffiths was last week jailed for two-and-a-half years after admitting three counts of fraud following an appearance at Swansea Crown Court, Wales Online reports.


The court heard how Griffiths stole computer pass codes from a branch of Tui, as well as independent Swansea travel agent Burgess World Travel.