And finally… thought crime

And finally... thought crime

Police have seized tarot cards and crystal balls after arresting a group of “psychics” alleged to be fraudsters.

Three arrests have now been made in Sydney, Australia following an investigation into what is alleged to be a crime syndicate using their supposed psychic abilities for cover, ABC News reports.

They are suspected of defrauding victims out of large amounts of money and property since 2006.

The latest arrestee, 47-year-old Tina Montana, has been charged with 13 offences including identity theft, money laundering, participating in an organised crime group, fraud and hindering the discovery of evidence.

A 48-year-old woman and 49-year-old man were previously arrested and charged in August.

“We will be alleging that these offenders have taken property from their victims and not returned it, in breach of what the victim would have expected,” a police spokesperson said.

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