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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Abu Dhabi Police has successfully thwarted a fraud attempt involving Dh14 million in gold jewellery, with officials arresting the suspects within hours of the report being made, the force said in a statement on Thursday.
The jewellery was fraudulently acquired by the suspect from a jewellery store in the capital city. The store owner reported the crime to Abu Dhabi Police, who immediately launched investigations.
According to details revealed by Abu Dhabi Police, the suspect had taken possession of the jewellery about six months ago, with claims of representing several businessmen and prominent figures in the UAE. The suspect collected the jewellery against invoices, promising to pay its value at a later date, but later failed to fulfil his financial obligations.
Immediately after receiving the report, specialist teams from Abu Dhabi Police began analysing evidence using advanced technologies. The efforts enabled the force to identify the suspect, determine his location, and accurately track his movements. The suspect was allegedly also working with other individuals to conceal the jewellery, and was in hiding within a residential property.
Abu Dhabi Police then launched a raid, arresting the suspect and locating a portion of the jewellery along with the fake invoices and documents. During questioning, the suspect confessed to the crime, adding that the remainder of the jewellery had been sold off.
In its statement, Abu Dhabi Police urged owners of jewellery stores and other commercial establishments to verify the identities and legal credentials of customers at all times, and to only hand over items to buyers once full payment had been made through legal channels. The force also reminded commercial enterprises to promptly report any suspicious activities and transactions.
