Video shows how 37-year-old woman pretended to be 12 and acted like a child The 37-year-old woman who pretended to be a 12-year-old girl "simply disappeared" before being discovered and fled, said police chief Rodrigo Gusso. She confessed to having carried out the scam in several states, until she was arrested in Joinville, in the North of Santa Catarina. "What we noticed is that when she saw that the lie was about to be discovered, she jumped out, fell into the world. Here in Santa Catarina there was no time, as she was arrested before," declared the police chief. Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira's defense said in a statement that she "receives the complaint presented by the Public Prosecutor's Office with serenity" (read the full text at the end of the text). ✅Click and follow the g1 SC channel on WhatsApp The delegate highlighted that the woman never carried documents and that this perception about the way she operated comes from information received by the Santa Catarina police. More precise details depend on each case and each respective state's investigation. On Tuesday (9), the Judiciary accepted the complaint from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina (MPSC) against the woman. In this way, she becomes a defendant in criminal proceedings. The woman is responsible for the crimes of false identity and embezzlement. She lived for 14 months as an adopted daughter in the home of a family that welcomed her in Joinville. According to the Santa Catarina Court, the mental health exam is scheduled for June 26th. She remains in prison. The crime was discovered on June 2, when the investigated woman was arrested in the home of the victims who had “adopted” her. In testimony, Amanda confessed that she carried out the same scam in Curitiba (PR) and Nova Iguaçu (RJ), in addition to the states of Minas Gerais, Goiás and Ceará. Court accepts complaint and makes defendant a woman who pretended to be 12 years old Woman who pretended to be 12 years old is accused of embezzlement and false identity How internet search led ‘aunt’ to unmask woman who pretended to be 12 years old 37-year-old woman who pretended to be 12 years old Personal archive/Reproduction How did the scammer find Joinville’s family? The approach of Amanda, who introduced herself to the family under the false name of Gabriele, began subtly through the intermediation of a pastor from a local church, according to the Civil Police. She initially said she was 18 years old, had experience in baking and was looking for a job opportunity. As time passed, he began to report serious health problems and financial difficulties, which raised awareness among the family. After she managed to gain the complete trust of the residents, the woman drastically changed her narrative. She stated that she was actually only 11 years old, claiming that she was also a victim of abuse. Thus, she was invited by the couple to live in the house and received a "supposed" 12th birthday party, as well as weight loss treatment with Mounjaro. The couple only contacted the police at the end of May, when an aunt searched the internet and found reports about crimes she had committed in other states. Infographic - Fake teenager Art/g1 What does the defense of women say? Check out the full note from the woman's defense. The Defense calmly receives the complaint presented by the Public Ministry. It should be noted that, in the same decision in which he received the complaint, the Magistrate ordered the suspension of the process until an expert examination by the Scientific Police, scheduled for June 26, 2026. Therefore, until the expert report is completed and added to the case file, the process will remain suspended, awaiting the result of the expert report. Sincerely, RAFAEL LUIZ SIEWERT OAB/SC 30.361 VIDEOS: most watched g1 SC in the last 7 days