Police allege ‘devious and cruel scheme’ caused significant and serious psychological harm to the six-year-old and his siblingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Adelaide parents of a six-year-old boy have been accused of faking his cancer diagnosis, including shaving his head and eyebrows, to raise money for bogus treatment.The man and woman, both 44, have been charged with criminal neglect and deception, accused of fraudulently raising $60,000 after putting their son in a wheelchair with bandages to imitate radiotherapy treatment.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-12-14 00:46:00
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Adelaide parents accused of shaving son’s head and faking cancer diagnosis to raise $60,000
