British national Dionne Marie Hanna, 84, was arrested on March 28, days after a documentary called Con Mum debuted on streaming platform Netflix. It tells the story of how she allegedly tricked her son, leaving him in debt, after reconnecting with him.
Hanna appeared in the State Courts via video link. She was lying on a hospital bed, dressed in a striped shirt. An investigating officer was with Hanna, who was unrepresented.
She was then handed five counts of fraud by false representation involving three alleged victims.
According to the police, Hannah allegedly cheated her victims through promises of investment opportunities and inheritance entitlements.
The victims were asked to transfer money for legal fees and the opening of overseas bank accounts, and were reportedly promised that they would be reimbursed through Hanna’s inheritance.
