Scammer Targeting Elderly Shoppers Arrested

0:00It's April 11th. This is Sydney News Today, AI-powered stories from your sitting. A 38-year-old man named Basile Bombonelle just got extradited from Western Australia to New South Wales, facing charges and a scam that ripped off elderly shoppers for over $100,000. The scheme targeted older women at shopping centers across the state from the South Coast up to grafting and Sydney suburbs. Others would approach victims, claim they dropped cash or a wallet, then snatch bank cards while folks check theirs for fraudulent buys later. Police got reports on 39 incidents, hitting seniors hard and sparking outrage over how vulnerable people got played. It's a classic distraction hustle that's left families furious and pushing for better protections at public spots. Bombonelle now flew into Perth Airport Friday night, got nabbed by detectives and landed at mascot station charged with nine counts of deception for. Financial game? Plus more. Cops denied him bail right away.

1:01He faced his court and bail court tomorrow, as investigators keep hunting his alleged cruise stage sharp out there, especially if you're shopping with Grandma.