She enjoyed a flash SUV car, expensive hair extensions and VIP concert tickets - all while documenting her lavish lifestyle on Instagram.
But Laura Howarth stole £100,000 from her employer to be able to fund it. The 41-year-old finance assistant stole money 'every week' while copying the lifestyles of glamorous women - even the wife of her boss.
When the facade finally began to crumble, she told him: "I'm sorry for everything." Preston Crown Court heard that Howarth, from Blackpool, only took a break from her criminal activity when she went on holiday and maternity leave.
Now, Howarth is in prison, Lancs Live reports. READ MORE: Manchester United player Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning ABH Behind the scenes, the mum-of-two was a modest finance assistant, earning just over £900 a month and owing 'a couple of thousand' in pay day loans.
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