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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
Crime & Justice

Woman who stole Β£300k from pensioner and spent it on Botox and expensive meals is tracked down in Tenerife

A fraudster who stole Β£300,000 from an elderly pensioner and used it for personal luxuries has been located in Tenerife.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Grandad 'drug mule' fighting for life in Chile jail amid desperate legal race

British pensioner Billy Eastment, accused of drug smuggling, is critically ill in a Chilean prison as legal efforts to secure his release are hindered by challenges in contacting his family.

Mar 22 β€’ 18:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Pensioner on mobility scooter killed after being hit by car in horror crash

An 85-year-old man on a mobility scooter has died after a collision with a car in Doncaster, prompting police to seek witnesses.

Mar 21 β€’ 14:07 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens: Gatherings of pensioners at Syntagma and march towards Maximos

Pensioner organizations held a gathering at Syntagma Square in Athens, followed by a march to the Prime Minister's office, advocating for higher pensions and better care services.

Mar 20 β€’ 08:58 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

BREAKING: Pensioner strangled woman, 95, in bizarre failed bid to fund his own funeral

An 81-year-old man attempted to rob a 95-year-old woman in her home, claiming he needed money for his own funeral, but was interrupted by her hairdresser.

Mar 18 β€’ 20:34 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Incredible uncle's tale: he stole 400,000 dollars from a pensioner and left on a scooter

A 75-year-old woman was scammed out of 400,000 dollars by a criminal posing as a friend of her late husband, who convinced her to hand over her savings under false pretenses.

Mar 18 β€’ 20:29 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Shocking moment pensioner 'pushed by Morrisons security guard' before falling

A video shows a pensioner allegedly being pushed by a security guard at Morrisons supermarket in Neath, South Wales, prompting an investigation by the store.

Mar 18 β€’ 17:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pensioner, 85, suffers gruesome fate after first date with toyboy lover

An 85-year-old woman was brutally attacked and killed by a younger man she met through a dating app after their first date took a violent turn.

Mar 18 β€’ 11:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Neighbour's battle to win back Β£575,000 home she lost in Ford Focus parking row

A pensioner has lost her home after a legal dispute over parking that resulted in costs and damages charged against the property.

Mar 18 β€’ 08:34 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Pensioner stabbed with scissors by stranger in random attack as one charged

A man has been charged with serious assault after attacking an elderly woman with scissors in Chatham, UK.

Mar 16 β€’ 07:29 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

PΓ€rnu pensioner accuses youth of stealing his music: I saw the wires were connected to his computer!

A PΓ€rnu pensioner accuses a young man of stealing 300 of his songs after finding wires connected to the young man's computer.

Mar 14 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Lucky punter wins 'greatest bet of all time' at Cheltenham Festival to bank half a million

An Irish pensioner won an unprecedented Β£484,000 from a successful bet at the Cheltenham Festival.

Mar 14 β€’ 08:59 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW ⟩ Ivo Linna: I am frugal, but I do not save on some things

Ivo Linna discusses his experiences as a pensioner, including spending habits and financial choices.

Mar 12 β€’ 06:21 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Killer e-bike rider learns fate after crash with pensioner putting bin out

A man has received a suspended sentence after fatally injuring a 91-year-old man with his e-bike in a case deemed a 'legal first' in the UK.

Mar 11 β€’ 22:53 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Renting pensioners feel 'deserted' by state government amid housing crisis

WA pensioner Bill Turner faces potential homelessness as he and many others struggle with the severe housing crisis in Western Australia.

Mar 11 β€’ 21:13 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Pensioner: Mette Frederiksen's proposal reminds me of the selection of bargain items in my supermarket

A Danish pensioner critiques Mette Frederiksen's pension reform proposal, comparing its presentation to appealing supermarket deals that may not deliver real value.

Mar 11 β€’ 13:03 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Pensioner: As long as we pretend that all bodies last the same length of time, early retirement is false advertising

The article critiques the notion of equal retirement age for all, suggesting it is unrealistic and misleading.

Mar 11 β€’ 13:03 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

PET TALK: Working pensioner: I gave the devil a finger, the lost amount of money is a lesson

A 75-year-old working pensioner named Linda fell victim to a financial scam while seeking additional income opportunities.

Mar 9 β€’ 07:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Enraged pensioner, 73, shot at women and girls after dog fouled outside his house

A 73-year-old man shot at women and girls after their dog defecated on his lawn, resulting in legal consequences for the pensioner.

Mar 7 β€’ 17:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

BREAKING: Pensioner, 82, found dead in house with man arrested on suspicion of murder

An 82-year-old pensioner was found dead in his Camden home, leading to the arrest of a 53-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

Mar 6 β€’ 12:39 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Scammers Defraud a Pensioner of 10,000 Euros in Vilnius

A pensioner in Vilnius was defrauded of over €10,000 by scammers impersonating police officers.

Mar 5 β€’ 06:31 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The 'star' of the brutal murder gang remains restless even behind bars: caught for extortion after the couple of pensioners was tortured to death

A Lithuanian court has opened a case against three individuals, including R. Jurevičius, for extortion involving violent threats against another inmate following the brutal murder of a pensioner couple.

Mar 4 β€’ 14:21 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How to stop paying ABL if you are retired or a pensioner

The article discusses new regulations in Buenos Aires that allow retirees and pensioners to completely exempt themselves from the ABL tax, expanding access to broader categories of individuals.

Mar 4 β€’ 13:12 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

Fraudsters extorted 12 thousand euros from a pensioner in Vilnius

A pensioner in Vilnius was defrauded of 12,000 euros by fraudsters pretending to be bank employees and police officers.

Mar 4 β€’ 05:37 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Man dies slipping off Lyme Regis harbour wall into sea in front of wife

A pensioner tragically died after slipping off a harbour wall into the sea in Lyme Regis while his wife looked on helplessly.

Mar 3 β€’ 14:21 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Seznam ZprΓ‘vy
National & Local

What to do with a pension after the pensioner's death: When it can be kept and when it must be returned

The article discusses the circumstances under which a pension can be retained or must be returned after a pensioner's death.

Mar 3 β€’ 10:30 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Lagos is not owing pensioners – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asserts that no pensioner is owed any arrears, emphasizing his administration's commitment to the welfare of retirees.

Mar 3 β€’ 00:33 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Pole carried over half a million in the car, trusting pensioner almost lost his money

A man was nearly able to swindle a pensioner out of a large sum of money while posing as a trustworthy individual.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:28 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

The land tax for a Tartu woman living in a house built by her father increased tenfold

Piret Kuusk, a pensioner in Tartu, faces a tenfold increase in land tax on her father's house.

Feb 26 β€’ 22:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Two men charged with murder of grandad, 85, pictured after pensioner 'kidnapped'

Two men have been charged in connection with the kidnapping and murder of an 85-year-old pensioner in Australia.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
Crime & Justice

Pair charged with alleged murder of 'mistakenly-kidnapped' pensioner, 85

Two men in Sydney have been charged with the kidnap and murder of an 85-year-old man who was allegedly taken by mistake.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Human remains found in search for Sydney pensioner kidnapped 'by mistake'

Police in New South Wales have discovered what they believe to be human remains while investigating the abduction of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.

Feb 24 β€’ 01:08 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Highest retirement pension, solid adjustment. How much will the record pensioner receive?

A record pensioner in Poland, who worked for over 62 years without taking any sick leave, is set to receive a substantial increase in their pension starting in March 2026, amounting to nearly 54,000 PLN per month after an adjustment of 5.3%.

Feb 23 β€’ 17:59 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Why this 'stubborn bugger' sued his bank for $379 million

A pensioner named Ian Williams is suing National Australia Bank for $379 million after being scammed out of $1,338, with CCTV footage showing younger suspects making transactions.

Feb 21 β€’ 18:51 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

Man broke into a house in Alytus, threatened a pensioner, and stole a wallet

A man broke into a pensioner’s home in Alytus, Lithuania, threatened him, and stole his wallet.

Feb 21 β€’ 07:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Derbyshire pensioner couple found dead after gas leak at home

An elderly married couple in Derbyshire was found dead at their home following a suspected gas leak.

Feb 20 β€’ 22:53 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pensioner shot twice in head 'walks onto bus before passenger noticed blood'

A 74-year-old pensioner in Cardiff was shot twice in the head with pellets from an air rifle, resulting in significant psychological trauma while the suspect remains unidentified.

Feb 20 β€’ 22:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Rapper who left XL Bullies with pensioner before they mauled her to death GUILTY

Ashley Warren has been found guilty in the death of a pensioner who was mauled by his XL Bullies while he left her in their care.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

British pensioner found dead in Costa del Sol after vanishing on holiday with wife

Iain Stanley, a 79-year-old British pensioner, was found dead in the Costa del Sol in Spain after going missing while on holiday with his wife.

Feb 19 β€’ 08:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 'I Fought for Freedom, and Now I Am Going to Die Without Water' Says Mpumalanga Pensioner

Residents of the Lekwa Local Municipality in Mpumalanga, South Africa, have been facing a dire water crisis, with many living without reliable access for over a decade, despite government reports highlighting the issue.

Feb 19 β€’ 07:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Glasgow gym owner conned pensioner out Β£300K for designer clothes and casino

A Glasgow gym owner, Margaret Cassidy, has been convicted of defrauding her elderly aunt, Elizabeth Murphy, of over Β£300,000, using the funds for personal lavish expenditures and building a gym.

Feb 16 β€’ 17:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pensioner, 68, 'left in charge of 10 XL bullies before dogs killed her'

A pensioner was left in charge of ten XL bully dogs, resulting in her death, leading to a trial against the owner for negligence.

Feb 16 β€’ 13:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
Crime & Justice

Pensioner left in charge of 10 XL bullies before mauling, court told

A pensioner was left in charge of 10 XL bully dogs, which subsequently mauled her, leading to a court trial for the owner.

Feb 16 β€’ 12:55 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In KupiΕ‘kis district, a pensioner stabbed a man suitable for his son

A 68-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 38-year-old man during a conflict in Lithuania's KupiΕ‘kis district.

Feb 15 β€’ 09:11 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Pensioner, 85, taken from home was 'kidnapped by mistake' as police make plea

An 85-year-old man from North Ryde was mistakenly kidnapped, with police investigating the incident and appealing for his safe return.

Feb 14 β€’ 03:54 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Pensioner drives Fiat through bakery window

An 87-year-old man drove his Fiat Punto through the window of a bakery in Bytom, Poland, during a busy holiday period, but fortunately, no one was injured.

Feb 13 β€’ 14:41 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Death In Paradise first look at toughest case yet as BBC episode taken off air

The upcoming episode of 'Death In Paradise' features a challenging case involving the murder of a reclusive pensioner, which has led to a scheduling change for the show.

Feb 13 β€’ 13:03 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pensioner caught in sickening chat about abusing 5-month-old baby avoids prison

Ronald Lovatt, a 68-year-old man, avoided prison after discussing the sexual abuse of a five-month-old baby online, despite being found with multiple indecent images of children.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:54 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
Crime & Justice

Criminal proceedings initiated for hitting a pensioner in a store parking lot

Latvian police have initiated a criminal case against a man who fatally hit an elderly woman in a store parking lot last year.

Feb 13 β€’ 07:24 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pensioner with dementia who can't drive prosecuted for not having car insurance

A 76-year-old woman with vascular dementia has been prosecuted for not insuring a car she can no longer drive, raising questions about the legal process concerning vulnerable individuals.

Feb 12 β€’ 07:47 UTC

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