She promised miraculous healings with “magic” candles, but for the police she was just a scammer. A 40-year-old Sicilian woman, resident in Campania, was arrested in Tito, in the province of Potenza, on charges of aggravated fraud.
The woman pretended to be a miracle worker, claiming she could ward off the evil eye and solve health problems with esoteric rites. A married couple fell into the trap, desperate because of their husband's illness.
The wife, convinced by the words of the self-styled witch, paid 2.800 euros to buy four “miraculous” candles, promising herself an otherworldly solution to her husband’s suffering.
The meeting for the exchange took place in the industrial area of Tito, where the woman showed up to collect the money and deliver the candles. But what she didn't know was that the carabinieri, alerted by a call to 112, were already tailing her.
As soon as the transaction was completed, the military intervened, blocking the alleged sorceress and recovering the money, which was promptly returned to the victim. The esoteric material used for her fraudulent rites was also seized.
The woman, arrested in flagrante delicto, was first held in the barracks' security cells and then brought before the investigating judge of Potenza, who validated the arrest and ordered her to report to the police. police judicial.
The episode is part of the phenomenon of scams with a magical-esoteric background, which often target vulnerable people in times of difficulty. The police urge to be wary of those who promise miraculous solutions in exchange for money.
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Comments (3)
This news is really incredible, because there are people who believe these things and get scammed. They should be more careful and not trust those who promise easy healing. Candles can't solve everything.
It is true that many people are vulnerable and fall for these scams. It would be useful to have more information on how to recognize these scams. People need to know that health cannot be bought with candles.
I think there should be a stricter control on these esoteric practices. Many take advantage of the desperation of others to earn easy money, it is very sad to see this phenomenon growing.