Man from Borgo Virgilio investigated for benefit fraud and hiding body since woman’s death in
2022
An Italian man is under investigation for benefit fraud and hiding a body after allegedly dressing up as his dead mother – including mimicking her hairstyle with a wig and wearing
makeup and jewellery – in order to claim her pension.
It was not until earlier this month, when the 56-year-old allegedly disguised himself as his mother in an attempt to renew her ID card at the local council office, that police were alerted by a suspicious member of staff.
Authorities compared an official photo of the deceased woman with that of her son. Police then inspected the man’s home and found her body hidden in the laundry room, investigators said.
2022
An Italian man is under investigation for benefit fraud and hiding a body after allegedly dressing up as his dead mother – including mimicking her hairstyle with a wig and wearing
makeup and jewellery – in order to claim her pension.
It was not until earlier this month, when the 56-year-old allegedly disguised himself as his mother in an attempt to renew her ID card at the local council office, that police were alerted by a suspicious member of staff.
Authorities compared an official photo of the deceased woman with that of her son. Police then inspected the man’s home and found her body hidden in the laundry room, investigators said.