A FORMER Aberystwyth man posed as a law student in California and then a rich American during internet contact with two young girls, a court heard.

Robert Daniel James, 30, (pictured) who used to go to Ysgol Penweddig and live in Penparcau, pleaded guilty to attempting to cause or incite a child of 13 to be involved in pornography after making contact on Facebook.

He was jailed for 18 months and must register as a sex offender for 10 years.

A sexual harm prevention order was also made for 10 years.

Judge Walters said James, now of Uwch y Maes, Dolgellau, created two false identities and his profile was intended to impress and attract.

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