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Online Romance Scam Exposed | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 17, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
Two women convicted in a chilling 2014 online romance scam that ripped away over half a million rand from a grieving widow—using a fake Italian lover named “Mario Bertolini”—now face sentencing, as prosecutors reveal how they meticulously laundered her money while exploiting her trust, warning listeners to stay vigilant against digital predators. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/df98cccfa07dbef7