A fake police officer stole €450,000 from an elderly woman in Saint-Mandé by posing as a law enforcement agent.
Fake police officer deceives elderly woman
A man posing as a police officer visited an elderly woman in Saint-Mandé on October 16 and convinced her to open her safe, stealing an estimated 450,000 euros. Victim believed the impostor
The woman, in her 80s, was tricked into thinking the man was an official from the police, likely due to his convincing appearance and behavior. Authorities launched an investigation
Local police have confirmed the incident and are actively searching for the suspect, who fled the scene with the stolen money. Similar scams reported in the area
This is not the first time such scams have occurred in the region, prompting authorities to warn residents about the growing threat of impersonation fraud. Residents urged to remain cautious
Officials have advised citizens to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a police officer, especially when requesting access to personal property or financial information.
