A council worker has admitted defrauding around £60,000 from the Grenfell Tower victim fund.
Jenny McDonagh, 39, took cash meant for survivors of the tragedy and victims’ grieving family members using pre-paid cards.
The Kensington and Chelsea Council finance manager spent the funds on trips to Dubai and Los Angeles, expensive dinners and online gambling.
McDonagh, described as a “serial fraudster”, admitted fraud and theft.
She obtained the money “while being neither a survivor or bereaved family member”, Scotland Yard said.
After the fire, McDonagh withdrew £62,000 over 10 months, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard.