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New details emerge about camper seller who disappeared with clients' money

22.04.2026 06:37 1 min 1 source

Ticinonline ITA

New details emerge about camper seller who disappeared with clients' money — © Ticinonline

In the canton of Ticino, an investigation is underway into a camper seller who disappeared after taking clients' money. One woman paid 70,000 francs for a motorhome that was never registered, another client is missing 15,000 francs. The new entrepreneur who took over the business in Roveredo claims honesty but notes customer distrust following the incident.

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New details emerge about camper seller who disappeared with clients' money

In the canton of Ticino, an investigation is underway into a camper seller who disappeared after taking clients' money. One woman paid 70,000 francs f...

22.04.2026 Ticinonline ITA

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