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Man’s Claim That Brakes Failed on Jaguar Was Scam to Avoid Car Payments, Court Rules

Nathan Owen falsely claimed that his Jaguar's brakes had failed, leading him to call the police and allege he was trapped in a runaway vehicle. However, a court ruled that this claim was a deliberate scam designed to avoid making payments on the car. As a result, Owen was sentenced to over four years in prison for his fraudulent actions.

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The New York Times (World) logoThe New York Times (World)Independent🔒Center4 hr. ago
Man’s Claim That Brakes Failed on Jaguar Was Scam to Avoid Car Payments, Court Rules

Nathan Owen falsely claimed that his Jaguar's brakes had failed, leading him to call the police and allege he was trapped in a runaway vehicle. However, a court ruled that this claim was a deliberate scam designed to avoid making payments on the car. As a result, Owen was sentenced to over four years in prison for his fraudulent actions.

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