Brazilian Woman Arrested for Allegedly Posing as Child in Fraud Scheme
A 38-year-old woman, Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, has been arrested in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina. She is accused of posing as a 12-year-old girl, allegedly to deceive a couple who hosted her for more than a year. Police state that Souza de Oliveira admitted to lying to secure financial support through this alleged scheme. She faces charges of fraud and false identity offences.
Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, 38, has been taken into custody in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. Authorities allege that Souza de Oliveira pretended to be a 12-year-old girl for over a year.
The arrest follows accusations that she deceived a couple who provided her with accommodation during this period. Police investigating the case reported that Souza de Oliveira admitted to fabricating her identity and age, stating her motive was to obtain financial support.
She has been formally charged with fraud and false identity offences in connection with the alleged scheme.
(Source: The Guardian World)
