Woman arrested for trying to coerce man into sex and robbing elderly woman in Évora
DianaFM26 August 2026 at 15:39
A 55-year-old woman was subjected to preventive detention in Évora for two crimes: attempted sexual coercion against a 68-year-old man, whom she allegedly attempted to force to have sexual relations in exchange for money, and armed robbery of a 95-year-old woman, from whom she stole gold objects valued at 102 euros. The crimes occurred on August 14th, inside the victims' homes, where the defendant allegedly used physical force.
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