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In Dnipropetrovsk region, an elderly woman using a walker fell victim to a scammer (PHOTO)

In Nikopol, a man shamelessly deceived a pensioner.
В Днепропетровской области мошенник обманул пожилую женщину, которая передвигалась с помощью ходунков. (ФОТО)

In Nikopol, an unknown man snatched a bag belonging to a 79-year-old woman. This was reported by "Vydomo," citing the police of the Dnipropetrovsk region.

The victim was returning from a local market where she had purchased groceries and some necessary household items. At the public transport stop, a stranger approached her and offered to help carry her bags to the bus. The elderly woman accepted the offer.

Taking advantage of the elderly lady's trust, the criminal quickly seized not only her bag but also her mobile phone and other personal belongings.

Law enforcement officers, responding swiftly to the report, were able to identify the fraudster. He turned out to be a 41-year-old resident of Pokrov, who already had prior convictions for property crimes.

Investigators have already informed the suspect of the charges under part 2 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which pertains to fraud committed repeatedly. The maximum penalty for this crime is three years of imprisonment.

Previously, we reported that in Dnipropetrovsk, a homeless man beat and robbed a pensioner.

We also wrote about how a resident of Dnipro became a victim of a new type of fraud.