The Civil Police are investigating a couple in Sorocaba, São Paulo, suspected of committing financial scams that have defrauded 17 individuals, amassing over R$ 1.8 million. The victims, hailing from Sorocaba, Mairinque, São José do Rio Preto, and São Roque, were led to believe they were making legitimate investments through the couple, who posed as intermediaries in various financial sectors including real estate and trading. However, none of the promised earnings were ever returned to the victims.

One victim, who chose to remain anonymous, shared that the couple attended a Catholic church in Mairinque, which lent them an air of credibility and made it difficult for people to suspect them of wrongdoing. This victim elaborated that the pair portrayed themselves as devout members of the church, which effectively deceived many community members into trusting them with significant sums of money. The fraudulent scheme illustrates the manipulative tactics often used by scammers to exploit the trust of others.

The investigation is ongoing, and documents obtained by the g1 reveal that one victim had reportedly handed over R$ 395,000, yet received no returns on the investment. As the police delve deeper into the case, it underscores the importance of vigilance against financial scams, especially those that prey on community trust and social connections.