Shocking Incident in Rio de Janeiro
Police in Brazil have arrested a woman involved in a bizarre incident at a bank in Rio de Janeiro. The woman attempted to take out a bank loan for an elderly man she was pushing in a wheelchair, only to discover that the man was already deceased.
Details of the Incident
Employees at the Rio de Janeiro bank grew suspicious when the woman brought the man in a wheelchair and requested a loan in his name. They immediately contacted emergency services. Upon arrival, the emergency workers confirmed that the man was indeed dead, leading to the woman’s arrest.
Legal Actions Taken
The police in the precinct of Bangu, Rio’s west side, charged the woman with attempted theft by fraud and defiling a cadaver. Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of the man’s death and the woman’s motives.
Attempted Fraud Scheme
Reports from Brazilian media suggest that the woman claimed to be the man’s niece and tried to secure a loan of 17,000 reais in his name. The local investigation chief revealed that the woman attempted to deceive the bank by making it seem like the man was signing the documents, despite being deceased before entering the bank.
Legal Defense
The woman’s lawyer has refuted the accusations, emphasizing her innocence in the matter.