Published: 2025-02-10
A massive fraud case involving a self-proclaimed shaman, Mariana M.
, has shocked Austria.
The 44-year-old, also known as "Amela," allegedly swindled over €730,000 from victims through fake rituals, claiming to cleanse curses.
Investigators uncovered a hidden safe in her son's house containing €4.1 million, 2.1 million Swiss francs, and other valuables, totaling millions.
Mariana M.
remains at large, with authorities suspecting her involvement in crimes across German-speaking countries.
Her 29-year-old son has been arrested on charges of complicity.
Police urge potential victims to come forward as the investigation continues.
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Opfersuche läuft: Der Millionenschatz der falschen Schamanin
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Polizei machte unfassbaren Fund: Der Millionenschatz von Niederösterreich
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Millionenbeute bei falscher Schamanin in Wien und Niederösterreich sichergestellt
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Geld, Gold und Schmuck: Falsche Schamanin ergaunerte Millionenbeute
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„Schamanin“ hatte 6,6 Mio. Euro Bargeld im Tresor
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