Spanish police have released footage showing the arrest of a British fraudster convicted of defrauding an 89-year-old grandmother of nearly £300,000.
Pamela Gwinnett was sentenced to six years in prison in her absence after skipping bail and fleeing to Tenerife before her trial began.
She was detained in the resort town of Los Cristianos, where she owned a villa and had been living openly.
Authorities confirmed a National Police spokesman said officers arrested the fugitive after receiving an international arrest warrant issued by UK authorities on July 14.
The fraud involved a method that caused significant public outrage in Britain due to the victim’s extreme vulnerability.
Gwinnett now faces extradition to the UK to begin serving her sentence, though she may attempt to contest the return.
During her trial, the court heard she manipulated Joan Green, a former accountant, after discovering her wealth.
The judge described how Gwinnett presented herself as a benevolent friend before isolating the victim from family and assuming power of attorney.
She falsely claimed relatives were stealing the pensioner’s money and later moved her into a care home and then her own residence with restricted access.
A confiscation order was issued against Gwinnett, placing her Lancashire property at risk following her conviction.
Joan Green died in 2022, but investigators said the arrest offers her family a measure of justice.
Police stated the fraudster knowingly exploited a position of trust to control every aspect of the victim’s life.
Law enforcement teams worked with national and Spanish authorities to secure the arrest and pursue extradition.
Officials emphasized the case reflects a commitment to pursuing those who exploit vulnerable people and ensuring they face consequences.
