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A woman involved in a fraud scheme involving counterfeit Oasis concert tickets has been penalized with a fine and a community order. Rosie Slater, 33, from Betley in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, admitted to deceiving 11 people out of £4,000 by selling fake tickets and VIP box access for the band’s Wembley performances through WhatsApp in May.
During her December court appearance at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre, Slater pleaded guilty to 11 counts of fraud by false representation. On Monday, she was fined £40 and ordered to pay nearly £777 in compensation to five victims. Additionally, the court imposed a 12-month community order.
Prosecutor Kyle Padley explained that one buyer had purchased 15 tickets from Slater and created two WhatsApp groups to invite friends interested in purchasing tickets. Slater charged £130 per ticket, with some individuals transferring money directly and even booking non-refundable accommodations for the concert dates. The deceit eventually came to light, and Slater told police that she had “started with good intent then it escalated out of her control.”
Slater’s defence lawyer, Simon Leech, noted that she did not spend the money lavishly but used it to clear household debts such as council tax. Some victims have already received refunds. Detective Constable David Stubbs revealed that Slater had ties to affluent and well-known individuals, which she exploited to convince victims she had legitimate access to tickets. He added, “No evidence has been found of any coercion. She has acted, we believe, purely out of greed, exploiting her connections for personal gain.” He also commented on the emotional impact of the crime, stating that the victims experienced “a lot of anger and hurt,” especially since some victims were used to lure others
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