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Story summary
- Ionut Matei, Vasile Ciubotaru and Ramonel Mandache were sentenced in the UK for fraud against elderly customers.
- They stole over £40,000 from 18 pensioners at Halifax and Lloyds ATMs.
- Victims aged 70-90 lost £800-£11,100; banks later refunded the sums.
- One suspect fled by ferry on August 30, prompting an arrest warrant.
- Operation Rages will hold a Proceeds of Crime hearing on March 15 to assess repayments.
