A young man arrested in Caserta for attempting to scam an elderly woman by posing as a fake courier.
He was arrested thanks to the prompt intervention of the Carabinieri. The young scammer, a 19-year-old Neapolitan, pretended to be a courier tasked with delivering a package to the grandson of an elderly woman, asking for 1400 euros in cash in exchange.
However, the old woman became suspicious and called the police who intervened promptly. After a chase of a few hundred meters, the young man was stopped and found in possession of cash, gold earrings with white pearls and a gold wedding ring.
He was arrested on charges of aggravated fraud and extortion and placed under house arrest pending trial.
This episode demonstrates the importance of the authorities' readiness to identify and stop scammers, thus protecting citizens from potential fraud and deception. Citizen cooperation is essential to effectively combat any form of malpractice and ensure community safety.
Article published on 27 February 2024 - 12:07
It is important that authorities are always ready to intervene in cases of fraud like this, to protect citizens and prevent future crimes.