Brazilian woman who is 38 accused of years of ‘elaborate fraud schemes’ by posing as a child

The Guardian World Thursday 11 June 2026, 10:00 UTC By Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro 1 min read

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Police who arrested Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira say she admitted that she had lied to obtain financial supportA 38-year-old woman has been arrested in Brazil, accused of pretending to be a 12-year-old girl, allegedly to deceive a couple who took her into their home for more than a year. Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira was charged in the southern state of Santa Catarina with fraud and false identity offences.

Police who arrested Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira say she admitted that she had lied to obtain financial support

A 38-year-old woman has been arrested in Brazil, accused of pretending to be a 12-year-old girl, allegedly to deceive a couple who took her into their home for more than a year.

Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira was charged in the southern state of Santa Catarina with fraud and false identity offences.

Brazilian (ORG) Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira (PERSON) Brazil (LOCATION) Santa Catarina (LOCATION)

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