# Brazil Woman Accused of 16-Month Child Fraud

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Podcast: [Perth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199)
Published: 2026-06-11T11:03:38+00:00
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A Brazilian woman, 38, is locked up facing fraud charges after allegedly posing as a 12-year-old girl for nearly 16 months—living with a couple who treated her like a child, complete with toys and birthday parties. She first claimed to be 18, then shifted to 11, citing abuse and hormone use by her father to explain her appearance. She convinced the family not to enroll her in school, fearing her father would find her. The scheme unraveled when an aunt raised suspicions, and online searches revealed she’d pulled the same scam before. Videos of her acting childlike surfaced, and prosecutors call it a calculated fraud involving emotional manipulation. Her lawyer is pushing for a psychiatric evaluation, which the court has approved, halting proceedings until her mental fitness is confirmed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/f8523a7572fef41f

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