# @bbcnews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Da6L1G3ASgn
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68036612-bbcnews-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/29e3f01e8d.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-17T21:31:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

A women who stole a 19-year-old's identity for fake dating profiles will have to pay her £10,000 in compensation.
 
Sasha-Jay was and 16 years old when her photos began being used by a 'catfish' for online dating profiles.
 
Elha Mai Weston, who stole her identity by creating fake profiles, gained 81,000 followers on TikTok and 22,000 on Instagram.
 
Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to read more about the case.
 
#Catfish #Wales #BBCNews

## Stats

- **Views:** 1,126,902
- **Likes:** 13,546
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- **Comments:** 348

## Tags

catfish, bbcnews, wales

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