The case occurred in Italy, where authorities discovered that a 56-year-old/

The case occurred in Italy, where authorities discovered that a 56-year-old man had been impersonating his deceased mother for years to continue collecting her pension payments.Z

According to investigators, he wore women’s clothing, a wig, glasses, and makeup whenever officials or neighbors might see him, creating the illusion that his elderly mother was still alive.

The deception reportedly lasted about three years before inconsistencies triggered an investigation. Once authorities confirmed the woman’s death had never been reported, the fraud unraveled.

Police arrested the man on charges related to pension fraud and obtaining public money through deception.

He was also required to repay the money that had been collected illegally.