Overview
- Preston Crown Court issued a Proceeds of Crime confiscation order for £350,180.79 to compensate the estate of 89-year-old Joan Green.
- Judge Michael Maher directed that Gwinnett’s Adlington property be sold to satisfy the order and noted her available assets exceed the amount, with the payment deadline extendable to complete a sale.
- Gwinnett was convicted in her absence and sentenced to six years last October after fleeing to Tenerife following a refused bail variation.
- The case established she abused a lasting power of attorney, isolated Mrs Green from family, and moved funds via a joint account after taking at least £161,000 and then a further £119,000.
- Her barrister said she intends to appeal the convictions, and the judge said steps are being put in place to return her to serve her sentence.