A MAN used the details of family members and friends to obtain more than £60,000 to fund his amphetamine and gambling addictions.

Blackburn magistrates heard that Yasin Leli, 27, fraudulently used the details to get credit cards and bank loans ranging from a money transfer for just £160 to a bank loan of £4,500. And the court heard despite the betrayal of trust, Leli's family had forgiven him.

Leli, from Blackburn but of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to a total of 20 charges. The court was told he was in custody awaiting sentence for other similar matters He was remanded in custody to be sentenced for all matters at Preston Crown Court where he is due to appear on Friday.

Scott Ainge, prosecuting, said the details used by Leli belonged to members of his family, an ex-girlfriend and ex-work colleagues.

"He told police the motivation for these offences is his problem with gambling and his addiction to amphetamine," said Mr Ainge. "The total value is in excess of £60,000."

Deborah Morgan, defending, said Leli had co-operated with the police to clear up what were complicated matters.

"He is a remorseful young man," said Miss Morgan. "He is reconciled with his family who say they forgive and support him. They say they will be waiting with open arms when he is released."

A spokesperson for Gambling Therapy, an organisation which runs rehabilitation sessions across the country said: "Money is a gamblers drug and once they have exhausted legitimate means, such as savings or wages, they are likely to turn to illegal means.

"This case is very typical of the clients we deal with throughout the country."