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5 charged, 2 wanted as cops probe distraction thefts targeting elderly

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Toronto Police have laid 96 charges against five people in elderly distraction theft investigation.

The suspects allegedly targeted elderly victims using various techniques to obtain PINs and steal wallets and bank cards.

They would then allegedly go to banks to withdraw funds from victims’ accounts to fraudulently purchase pre-paid credit cards, which were then used to buy luxury items and electronics.

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English

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