The co-conspirators used the cash raised to buy a car, designer bags and expensive trips to New York and Las Vegas.
However the plan fell to pieces when Bobbitt sued the couple, saying they had failed to turn money over to him.
The lawsuit led to an investigation, during which a search warrant was obtained and a BMW believed to be purchased with the funds was seized. McClure allegedly texted a friend to admit the story was a lie, writing:"The gas part is completely made up, but the guy isn't. I had to make something up to make people feel bad. So shush about the made up stuff."Bobbitt after the story was covered by the national media in the US. Pic: Twitter/Katelyn McClure
D'Amico and McClure were said to have met Bobbitt on gambling trips to Philadelphia and plotted the hoax near a casino in the city. Bobbitt, 36, pleaded guilty to money laundering, while McClure, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.D'Amico is not facing federal charges, but all three still face charges in state court.
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