A woman in Sydney who pretended to be a psychic has been arrested and charged with fraud.

Authorities have taken action against a suspected crime ring that has been targeting innocent individuals, swindling them out of their hard-earned savings and possessions by posing as psychics. The incident, which took place in Sydney's south-west, has resulted in the arrest of a woman named Tina Montana, a UK national aged 48.

The arrest took place this morning at a property in Punchbowl, where officers seized various items believed to be used in the scam, including tarot cards and what appeared to be a crystal ball. Montana was then taken to Campsie police station where she was charged with a total of 13 offenses, ranging from identity theft to money laundering and participating in organized crime.

During her court appearance this afternoon, Montana was denied bail. This comes after the establishment of Strike Force Recycling in July of this year, which was specifically formed to investigate fraudulent activities carried out by individuals posing as psychics. In a previous incident, a 48-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man were also charged with multiple fraud offenses and are currently facing court proceedings.

Detective Inspector Craig Brooks, who is in charge of the Campsie Police Area Command, revealed that the alleged syndicate has been operating since 2006 and has already victimized four individuals. According to Brooks, the suspects would claim to have psychic abilities and use this to manipulate their victims into giving them money and property, which they would then keep for themselves.

When questioned about the definition of a fraudulent psychic, Brooks explained that this would be further elaborated on in court. He also added that the evidence gathered so far suggests that the suspects have taken property from their victims and failed to return them, going against the expectations of those who sought their services.

The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information or who may have fallen victim to this scam to come forward. In the meantime, Montana remains in custody, and the legal process will continue as the truth behind this elaborate scheme is revealed.

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