The so-called "gang of the coin" was defeated by the Carabinieri of the Provincial Command of Turin. Three arrests, six complaints: the suspects are suspected of having carried out various thefts using the trick of the coins thrown on the ground to distract the victims - in particular single or elderly women - and then steal their bag left unattended on the seat of the 'car.
The booty was then hidden in the homes of unsuspecting elderly people thanks to the complicity of their carers.
Three Peruvian citizens aged 25, 30 and 36 are in handcuffs.
During the operations, 90 thousand euros in cash and 500 US dollars were seized, as well as clothing, bags, glasses, perfumes, smartphones, gold objects, watches and wallets.
(Unioneonline / ss)
