A woman aged 33 was arrested in Igaci, Alagoas, Brazil, for committing fraud against elderly victims and engaging in money laundering. The Alagoas Civil Police have not disclosed the accused's identity. Investigations revealed that between 2017 and 2018, she deceived at least fifteen elderly individuals by taking out bank loans in their names, thereby gaining illicit advantages and inflicting significant financial damages.

The total estimated loss incurred by the victims exceeds R$ 80,000. According to the police, the ill-gotten gains were concealed and moved with the help of a third party, which qualifies as the crime of money laundering. The investigation was led by Delegate Matheus Enrique, who highlighted the methods used by the accused to perpetrate these crimes, exploiting vulnerabilities in the elderly community.

The convicted individual was sentenced to over six years in prison, to be served in a closed regime, emphasizing the judicial system's intention to impose significant penalties for financial crimes targeting vulnerable populations. This case highlights growing concerns about elder fraud in Brazil, prompting law enforcement to intensify investigations and preventative measures against such scams.