An 80-year-old woman in Vaud has been convicted of money laundering after falling victim to an online scam.
The widow had been seeking a small loan when fraudsters gained access to her bank account, draining her savings.
They later persuaded her to open new accounts, which were used to receive funds from other scam victims. Prosecutors argued she should have suspected wrongdoing after the initial fraud.
Judges agreed the woman was naive and should have known better.
She was given a suspended fine and ordered to repay part of the stolen money, as well as court costs.
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