Two people have been charged after allegedly targeting people of Asian background in spiritual blessing scams. New South Wales Police set up Strike Force Sentinel in April following reports the scams had been taking place across parts of Sydney since July 2023. The scammers are accused of exploiting the community's cultural fears before tricking them into handing over money and valuables.
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