Det Gda O’Gara explained that the injured party was of lower than average cognitive ability and quite vulnerable
Karl Jess, a 45-year-old gambler, was jailed for defrauding a vulnerable man of over €25,000 by promising a romantic relationship. Jess used the money to repay creditors. The victim, with lower cognitive abilities and living alone, was exploited, leading to family strain. Jess's exploitation of a vulnerable person was highlighted as an aggravating factor in his sentencing.
