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flag Two Romanian men arrested in NSW allegedly scammed 20 elderly women out of $50,000 over five days by posing as helpers in car parks.

flag Two Romanian men, aged 37 and 57, have been arrested in New South Wales after allegedly stealing about $50,000 from roughly 20 elderly women over five days by posing as helpful strangers in shopping centre car parks. flag Police say the scam involved one man distracting victims by claiming there was a car issue, prompting them to open the bonnet while the other stole wallets, cash, and cards. flag The incidents occurred across Sydney suburbs and regional cities including Goulburn, Newcastle, and Wagga Wagga, with victims mostly over 60. flag The suspects were apprehended in Glenthorne near Taree, found with $6,000 in cash, passports, phones, a laptop, and transfer receipts. flag They each face 72 charges including theft, fraud, and unlawful entry. flag Authorities believe they were part of an international syndicate and are seeking two additional suspects described as Caucasian men in their mid-40s. flag Both men are due in bail court.

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