Woman behind bars amid investigation into alleged 'psychic' syndicate operating in Sydney
A Sydney woman has been charged with fraud as part of a police investigation into an alleged syndicate claiming to be psychics.
NSW Police Detective Inspector Craig Brooks said Strike Force Recycling was set up in July to probe reports that several people claiming to be psychics have defrauded four victims of their savings and property.
Police believe the group had been operating in the greater Sydney region from as early as 2006.
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Tarot cards were seized from the home. NSW Police
A crystal ball was seized from the home. NSW Police
Officers today arrested a 48-year-old woman from Punchbowl Road in Punchbowl as part of their investigation.
A number of items, including tarot cards and a crystal ball, were seized from the home.
The woman was taken to Campsie police station where she was charged with seven counts of identity theft, three counts of money laundering, participating in an organised crime group, fraud and hindering the discovery of evidence.
She was refused bail and is expected to appear at Bankstown Local Court today.
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Officers today arrested a 48-year-old woman from Punchbowl Road in Punchbowl. NSW Police
In August, a 48-year-old female and a 49-year-old man were charged with several fraud-related offences and remain before the courts.
Brooks alleged the offenders are all known to each other.
Police urge anyone with information about these reports or who believe they may be a victim to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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