‘Chinese blessing scam’: Two arrested in Australia for old Asian women scams; Loot them cash, jewelery

Two people were arrested in connection with a “Chinese blessing scam” in Australia, who dropped a 77 -year -old woman in Sydney from cash and jewelery worth $ 130,000 (about $ 85,000).The arrest comes amid a comprehensive investigation in a wave of similar scams, which has been reported globally in countries including the US, Britain, Canada and New Zealand for the last 25 years.A 63 -year -old woman was arrested at the Sydney International Airport on Thursday, who was arrested after investigating a special unit formed by a special unit in April after intensive examination by Strike Force Sentinel. The next day, his alleged partner, 63, was also taken into custody at Brisbane Airport as he attempted to fly to China. Officials say they are likely to face allegations soon.These scams usually target elderly Asian women. The victims are usually presented as a spiritual ointment to someone, which instructs them to keep their money and precious goods in a bag. They are then asked not to open the bag for several weeks or months. When they do at the end, they find the material missing.CNN quoted New South Wales Police Detective Superintendent Gai Maggi, saying, “This is a robbery. These criminals bow to these weak victims, usually Asians, old women.Strike Force Sentinel received about 80 reports related to alleged theft of $ 3 million Australian dollars ($ 2 million). Police believe that around 50 people are included in the scam network, with 25 names and 11 arrest warrants have been released so far. The surveillance footage has also captured 25 other suspects participating.Maggi said that the possibility of a crime “has reduced deeply,” many victims feel embarrassed or embarrassed. They believe that the actual number of current estimates may double.A similar case took place in New Zealand last year, where three Chinese citizens were arrested while trying to leave the country. Police said they arrived in October and within days, the elderly victims were targeted, about 30,000 New Zealand dollars ($ 18,000 USD) stolen in cash and jewelery. The NSW police are urging members of the police community not to be alert from strangers to ask for directions for herbal doctors or spiritual physicians, and advise people not to bring strangers home, not to hand over the valuables, and never participate in any ritual, including “blessings” of “blessings”.