A 70-year-old woman in Bogotá is believed to have lost a significant amount of money after falling victim to an elaborate con carried out by two women in the Engativá neighborhood, according to a report by local broadcaster Citytv.
Family members say the ordeal began when the pair approached the older woman on the street, claiming to have found a winning lottery ticket. The classic ruse—common in scams across Latin America—is designed to win a victim’s trust before convincing them to share the supposed prize or offer money in exchange for the ticket.
At some point during the encounter, the woman was allegedly exposed to an unknown substance that left her disoriented and unable to think clearly. While she was under its effects, the suspects reportedly went through her cell phone and then accompanied her to a bank, where several transactions were carried out, draining her accounts.
Colombian authorities have not yet released further details on the amount stolen or whether the suspects have been identified. Cases involving so-called “scopolamine” or similar incapacitating substances have long worried officials in Bogotá, as they leave victims temporarily unable to resist or later recall what happened.
For the full account from Citytv and additional details on the investigation, read the original report at El Tiempo.
Source: Adulta mayor habría sido víctima de millonario robo en Bogotá tras engaño de dos mujeres: fue drogada (eltiempo.com). English version produced with AI assistance.
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