Two men charged after allegedly scamming $50,000 from elderly women in car parks across NSW
The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Eelemarni Close-BrownJanuary 8, 2026 at 05:48 AM
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Two men in New South Wales, aged 37 and 57, have been charged with allegedly scamming elderly women in shopping center car parks. The men are accused of stealing over $50,000 from 18 victims across the state. The alleged scam involved one man distracting the women by pointing out a supposed issue with their vehicle, while the other stole their belongings. The arrests were made on Wednesday following investigations into thefts in locations including Newcastle, Wagga Wagga, and various Sydney suburbs.
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