In a shocking case of fraud and disrespect for the deceased, 54-year-old Sandro Mallus from Sarroch, Sardinia, has been arrested for concealing his mother’s body in a freezer for approximately two years to continue collecting her pension. The body of 78-year-old Rosanna Pilloni was discovered on August 27 during a police search of the home she shared with her son.The investigation began after neighbors reported not seeing Pilloni for several months and received unconvincing responses from Mallus. When questioned, Mallus claimed his mother died during the COVID-19 pandemic but was unable to provide a specific date. Authorities believe the woman may have died of natural causes, but an autopsy will be performed to confirm the cause and date of death.Mallus, who was already known to law enforcement, now faces charges of aggravated fraud against the state and concealment of a corpse. The case has raised questions about how the woman’s disappearance went unnoticed for so long, especially given that Mallus and his mother reportedly lived in precarious economic conditions.This incident is not isolated, as a similar case occurred in Milan a few months ago. The discovery has shocked the community, with authorities condemning Mallus’s actions as ‘unacceptable’. The case highlights the need for better monitoring of vulnerable individuals and pension recipients to prevent such fraudulent activities.
Key points
- Sandro Mallus, 54, hid his mother Rosanna Pilloni’s body in a freezer for two years to collect her pension.
- The body was discovered after neighbors reported the mother’s prolonged absence.
- Mallus faces charges of aggravated fraud and concealment of a corpse.
- The case highlights the need for better monitoring of vulnerable individuals and pension recipients.
Contradictions👾Some sources state the man was arrested, while others say he was charged or denounced, creating slight ambiguity about his current legal status.
