Group of Three Charged with Elderly Robberies and Fraud in Dresden
The town of Dresden, Saxony, has been witnessing a menacing trio who allegedly targeted the city's elderly population. Over several months, these individuals, comprising two women and a man, would prey on senior citizens while they were withdrawing cash. According to the charges, they would subsequently rob the victims or steal their cash cards.
Using the stolen cards, this villainous group would then siphon funds through numerous withdrawals in Dresden, as well as Poland, and utilize the debit cards to pay for purchases. The trio has been under trial at Dresden District Court since last week, facing charges of nine gang robberies, numerous thefts, and computer fraud.
Over 168 offenses are attributed to the three individuals, with a combined financial loss estimated to be around 60,000 euros. While Dresden is their primary location of crime, they have been detected and apprehended multiple times in Germany and abroad. The prosecution suspects that this criminal posse may have additional accomplices.
The 52-year-oldprimary suspect confessed to his role in the group's camaraderie, claiming that his client had devised the business strategy and that no physical harm was inflicted on the victims. His 47-year-old co-defendant followed suit with her own confession and expressed remorse, anticipating a prison sentence of approximately four years.
However, the 48-year-old defendant remained silent on her involvement in the crimes, denying any knowledge of them. Originally refusing to participate in the trial, she subsequently admitted to using razor blades seized during her arrest to open the victims' pockets, providing further evidence of her involvement.
As the trial continues, the prospect of sparing the elderly victims from testifying in the courtroom remains optimistic. The court aims to have the confessions serve as vital evidence in the hope of achieving this goal. Over nine trial days are planned through early March, ensuring justice for the affected senior citizens of Dresden.
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