DUBAI (ALETIHAD)
The Anti-Fraud Centre at the Dubai Police General Department of Criminal Investigation arrested two men for digital fraud, including the illegal siphoning of funds from bank accounts and digital wallets.
As part of their ongoing awareness campaign "Be Aware of Fraud," Dubai Police shared details of a case in which two individuals targeted people through social media channels.
The suspects convinced their victims to disclose their banking details, or to open up bank accounts and digital wallets by depositing a small initial sum. These accounts were then used to funnel funds to an organised fraudulent network designed to conceal the sources of deposits and obstruct tracking efforts.
Dubai Police confirmed that the Anti-Fraud Centre successfully tracked down the suspects and their locations, leading to their arrest and the initiation of legal proceedings. Police also confiscated several electronic devices and payment cards associated with the fraudulent accounts.
Dubai Police urged community members to avoid sharing banking details with unverified individuals, and to refrain from being swayed by suspiciously lucrative banking offers. Such actions could not only pose risks but also unintentionally implicate individuals as accomplices in criminal activity, resulting in serious legal consequences, the police warned.
Dubai Police also called on the public to promptly report any suspicious financial activities through the "eCrime" platform or the Dubai Police smart app, emphasising the importance of continued vigilance in order to safeguard the financial and social wellbeing of the entire community.
The Anti-Fraud Centre in the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police has apprehended two fraudsters involved in exploiting individuals' bank accounts and digital wallets for criminal activities, including transferring funds obtained through online fraud.
As part of their ongoing awareness campaign "Be Aware of Fraud," Dubai Police shared details of a case in which fraudsters targeted individuals through social media. They convinced victims to provide their banking information or open bank accounts and digital wallets for small amounts of money. These accounts were then used to facilitate the transfer of illicit funds within an organised fraud network, designed to obscure the origins of the money and hinder tracking efforts.
Dubai Police confirmed that the Anti-Fraud Centre successfully tracked down the fraudsters and their locations, leading to their arrest and the initiation of legal proceedings. The Force also confiscated several electronic devices and payment cards associated with the fraudulent accounts.
Dubai Police urge community members to avoid engaging with suspicious offers regarding the opening of bank accounts or sharing banking information with unauthorised sources. They highlighted that such actions could unintentionally implicate individuals as accomplices in the crime, resulting in serious legal consequences.
Moreover, the Force called on the public to promptly report any suspicious financial activities through the "eCrime" platform or the Dubai Police smart app. They emphasised the importance of vigilance, urging individuals to take the security of their bank accounts and personal information seriously to safeguard the financial and social well-being of the entire community.