He cheated farmers in Léglise and Bastogne, and his daughter is supposed to suffer from cystic fibrosis.

This seller of cleaning products presents himself with a medical record and hospital bills, on behalf of his daughter, who suffers from cystic fibrosis. “He presented really well, inspired confidence, he looked like he was in his sixties.explained a farmer in Léglise. It seemed very correct. “Stirred by the story of this family who can no longer pay the bills to treat their sick daughter, the farmer is ready to pay a high price for cleaning products”for a positive cause “. Before delivery.

He will pay 180 €. Others will reach up to €480. Product? They are still waiting for them.

The man is smart. He passed through the city of Léglise, between Christmas and New Year in 2021, going from one farm to another, allegedly recommended by the elders.

A great connoisseur of the police

Very quickly, one of the victims felt that something was wrong and contacted the police. The person is well known for this and former fraud for which he was previously convicted.

It turns out that she does not have a daughter, and this story of cystic fibrosis told during the holiday season served to encourage the sympathy of the farmers.

This Tuesday morning, Philippe Dekleyn had to answer for his actions before the Neufchâteau criminal court. Two farmers made the trip and filed a civil action hoping to be reimbursed.

The defendant was absent, so he did not organize his defense. The prosecutor of the division, Dimitri Gourdange, asked for 18 months in prison against him, according to his criminal record.

“To approach in this way, you must first obtain a certificate from the municipality, recalled the prosecutor. Without certification, mistrust!“

The judgment will be given on December 19.