Overview
- A jury convicted Gwinnett in October 2025 of theft and fraud by abuse of position after she used power of attorney to take about £296,000 from 89-year-old Joan Green.
- Gwinnett fled to Tenerife in April 2025 after a bail variation was refused and was arrested there on July 14 before being extradited to the UK and detained on arrival at Manchester Airport.
- At Preston Crown Court on Monday she admitted breaching bail and received an extra two months on top of the six-year sentence already imposed in her absence.
- A Proceeds of Crime hearing ordered Gwinnett to repay about £350,180 and reporting indicates property has been seized to recover funds for Mrs Green’s family.
- Authorities and the judge credited work by the CPS, Greater Manchester Police and the NCA in securing her return while the victim’s family said they feel relieved and Gwinnett’s defence says she will appeal citing mental health concerns.