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Man Pretends to Be Dead Mother for Pension Fraud

11/25/2025

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  • A 56-year-old man in Mantua impersonated his deceased mother for three years to claim her pension, about £47,000 annually.
  • He posed as Graziella Dall'Oglio after his mother's death at age 82 using makeup and jewelry.
  • He hid his mother's mummified body in their home, wrapped in bedsheets.
  • Authorities are investigating the case for concealing a corpse and benefit fraud.