£300,000 is the amount a British pastry chef lost to a woman who claimed to be his mother, leading to a complex web of deception and emotional turmoil.
Synopsis
£300,000 is the amount a British pastry chef lost to a woman who claimed to be his mother, leading to a complex web of deception and emotional turmoil.
Synopsis
Graham Hornigold, a London-based pastry chef, receives an email in 2020 from Dionne Marie Hanna, who claims to be his biological mother. Hornigold, born in 1974 on a British Army base in Germany, is drawn into a web of deception as Hanna, posing as a wealthy businesswoman, requests financial help while promising a multimillion-pound inheritance. The situation escalates when Hornigold learns of Hanna's fraudulent past and her faked illness. A DNA test later confirms her identity, revealing a personal betrayal that costs Hornigold nearly £300,000.
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Why Watch
- Meet Graham Hornigold, a celebrated pastry chef.
- Find out how Hanna faked terminal illness.
- See the emotional impact of a mother-son betrayal.
Did You Know
- Graham Hornigold lost nearly £300,000 to Dionne Marie Hanna.
- Dionne Marie Hanna was charged with fraud in Singapore on April 7, 2025.
- Hanna used red food coloring to fake her illness.
- Hanna has multiple aliases, including Theresa Haton Mahmud.
- Hornigold was born in 1974 on a British Army base in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Con Mum?
Con Mum was directed by Nick Green.
How much money was Graham Hornigold defrauded of?
Graham Hornigold was defrauded of nearly £300,000.
What was Dionne Marie Hanna's claim about her identity?
Dionne Marie Hanna claimed to be Graham Hornigold's biological mother and an illegitimate daughter of the Sultan of Brunei.
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