Brazilian Woman Accused of Elaborate Fraud by Posing as a Child

A 38-year-old Brazilian woman is facing accusations of elaborate fraud schemes, allegedly posing as a child for years. Authorities are investigating the extent of her deception.

11 Jun, 10:00 — 11 Jun, 10:00

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Brazilian woman who is 38 accused of years of ‘elaborate fraud schemes’ by posing as a child

Police who arrested Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira say she admitted that she had lied to obtain financial support A 38-year-old woman has been arrested in Brazil, accused of pretending to be a 12-year-old girl, allegedly to deceive a couple who took her into their home for more than a year. Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira was charged in the southern state of Santa Catarina with fraud and false identity offences. Continue reading...

By Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro

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Brazilian Woman Accused of Elaborate Fraud by Posing as a Child

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Brazilian woman who is 38 accused of years of ‘elaborate fraud schemes’ by posing as a child

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