September 2026 Asset Seizure for Elderly Fraud Scams
On the morning of 21 September 2026, the Anti-Crime Police Division of the Questura di Torino carried out the seizure of assets worth a total of approximately 800,000 euros from two individuals with numerous prior convictions for crimes against property, in particular fraud against elderly victims. The measure forms part of a proceeding for the preventive seizure of assets and involved two villas located in a municipality in the Turin hinterland, two sports cars, a luxury watch, several gold jewellery items and cash [1][2].
The decree and the investigation
The advance seizure of the assets was ordered by the Tribunale di Torino, Preventive Measures Section, which granted the request submitted on 17 July 2026 by the Questore di Torino. The financial investigation stemmed from evidence gathered in the early months of 2026 by the Turin Flying Squad (Squadra Mobile) [1][2].
The alleged modus operandi
According to the police reconstruction, the two suspects presented themselves to the victims as municipal technicians or law enforcement officers and, after gaining their trust, took money and valuables kept in their homes. The victims were mainly elderly and particularly vulnerable people, and the thefts are believed to have been committed in several municipalities in the province of Turin. The Police also highlighted the psychological impact on the victims, who in some cases reportedly experienced distress and depression [2].
The seized assets
Investigators reconstructed a standard of living deemed incompatible with the income declared by the two suspects, who had access to fully completed and furnished high-end properties, sports cars and other luxury goods. According to the findings of the Anti-Crime Police Division, the assets are believed to have been funded by the proceeds of the alleged illicit activities [1][2].
The request for special surveillance
In light of the social danger attributed to the two individuals, the Questore di Torino also requested the application of special public security surveillance, with an obligation to reside in their municipality of residence: the measure was requested for a duration of five years for one of the two suspects and three years for the other [1][2].
Related articles: Seizure of Assets Worth 800,000 Euros for Elder Fraud in the Turin Area, Tribunale di Torino, Turin Police Headquarters
Pages linking here
- Seizure of Assets Worth 800,000 Euros for Elder Fraud in the Turin Area
- Tribunale di Torino
- Turin Police Headquarters
Sources
- ANSA Piemonte — 23 September 2026
- Quotidiano Piemontese — 23 September 2026