Fake Army major sentenced to three and a half years for defrauding women on dating apps

David Griffiths, who presented himself as a wealthy pilot and Army major, was sentenced for two counts of fraud by misrepresentation in a UK court.

• Griffiths was sentenced to three and a half years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to defrauding Joanne Brandon-Hodgkinson of £4,500 and Helen Moorefield of £10,178.42.
• Prosecuting lawyer David Pinnell told the court Griffiths lied about his occupation, his wealth, his military past and his past and future purchase of properties.
• Victim Helen Moorefield said Griffiths "groomed me to have sex to get financial gain for himself."
• Griffiths will face a proceeds of crime hearing on 23 November, the court heard.