19-year-old detained for mirror‑scam fraud in Udine, Italy

A 19‑year‑old resident from outside the region was charged by the Carabinieri of Feletto Umberto and Martignacco for using the classic “mirror technique” fraud. The suspect drove a white German‑make sedan, staged a minor impact by throwing a stone at passing cars, then claimed the victim had damaged his vehicle’s side‑mirror and demanded immediate cash compensation, bypassing insurers. Surveillance footage and victim descriptions enabled police to identify the driver, leading to his indictment and the initiation of a compulsory residence restriction. Authorities urged any other victims to report the crime and advised the public to call emergency number 112 if approached with a similar scheme.