# Online Romance Scam Exposed | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-07-17T17:36:01+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/df98cccfa07dbef7

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