Already in November, a 66-year-old woman in Vienna fell victim to a sophisticated scam, in which several as yet unknown female perpetrators stole a six-figure sum from her. According to the police, the theft is said to have occurred on November 3rd around 3:00 PM in a park in downtown Vienna and is attributed to a so-called occult scam.

"Blessing Ritual" Turned Out to Be a Scam

The victim was previously approached on Kärntner Straße in Mandarin by an unknown woman of presumably Chinese origin. She offered her the opportunity to have her valuables blessed by a spiritual master. In good faith, the 66-year-old allowed herself to be accompanied to her apartment to collect cash and jewelry for the ritual.

Diversion Tactic in Vienna Park: Perpetrators Disappeared with Loot

Together with the fraudster, the woman then went to a park in the 1st district, where they were already awaited by two other suspected perpetrators. While the victim was distracted, the women stealthily stole her valuables. The 66-year-old suffered a financial loss in the six-figure range as a result.

Vienna Police Search for Fraudster, More Victims Suspected

Investigators from the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Center/East branch, managed to secure a photo of a suspect. The Vienna Police Department is now asking for support from the public. Relevant information – even anonymously – is being received at the phone number 01-31310-62800. It is suspected that the women have often specifically targeted potential Chinese victims.

(Red)

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