Four individuals, all of Italian nationality and aged between 30 and 61, were arrested in the cities of Milan and Naples as part of an operation conducted by the Carabinieri of the Monza Brianza investigative unit. The action, in execution of a precautionary custody order issued by the investigating judge of the Court of Monza, targeted an organization specializing in scams against the elderly in Northern Italy.
The investigations, coordinated by the Monza Prosecutor's Office, arose from two complaints filed by victims residing in Vimercate and Seregno. The organization operated mainly between Naples and Milan, with an operational base identified in both cities. Their modus operandi involved the elderly or particularly vulnerable individuals.
The analysis of telephone records, wiretaps and observation services allowed the identification of the four suspects. In some cases, thanks to immediate shadowing, it was possible to intervene, check and search the suspects, recovering cash and valuables just stolen from the victims.
The episodes investigated were not limited to the Brianza area but included places in Lombardy such as Cantù, Voghera, Crema and also in Piedmont, in Alessandria and Novara. Their tried and tested approach involved phone calls from fake carabinieri or lawyers, inducing victims to pay sums of money for alleged family emergencies.
The eight charges concern the crimes of criminal association for the purpose of fraud and aggravated fraud. The perpetrators operated in a stable and organized manner, with well-defined roles, identified operational bases, and material resources such as rental vehicles and telephone lines to facilitate travel and carry out fraudulent actions.
Article published on March 5, 2024 - 10pm
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