Elderly woman stole more than $180 million from 10 companies in Cali: she gained trust and took advantage of oversights

Marly Tabares, a 54-year-old woman, has been arrested in Cali, Colombia, following a series of thefts targeting 10 local businesses. Authorities report that the suspect gained the trust of employees and employers to exploit lapses in security and oversight to commit the crimes.

The operation resulted in the theft of more than 180 million pesos. The case has drawn attention due to the specific modus operandi employed by the suspect, which relied on social engineering and the abuse of professional confidence to facilitate the illicit activities.