In Vinnitsa police detained a 47-year-old local resident who extorted money from an elderly woman. So, for a reward of $ 7,500, he offered an 82-year-old woman supposedly to help release her son from the police. The patrol detained the swindler during the transfer of money, according to the department of communication of the police of Vinnytsia region. As reported by law enforcers, a woman appealed to them for help after calling unknown. "The woman reported that an unknown person called her a few minutes ago and said her son, who lives in Russia, was in a traffic accident. For 7,500 US dollars, the man promised to settle the situation with the police. Arranging a meeting with the offender near her house, the woman immediately called the police.

In place was sent to the patrol police, who detained the offender during the transfer of 10 thousand hryvnia, "the department reported.. The detainee was a 47-year-old previously convicted resident of Vinnitsa, who spent seven years in prison for intentional killing. Now he is detained, the question is being decided as to whether he will be prevented. On the fact of criminal proceedings on h. 2 items. 190 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Original article: In Vinnitsa police detained a swindler who tried to lure money from an elderly woman.