Scammers stole Dh11.9m: Dubai Police arrest two in major fraud
Dubai Police have arrested two suspects accused of orchestrating a sophisticated phone scam that defrauded several residents of nearly Dh11.9 million after posing as representatives of official and international entities. The arrests were made by Dubai Police's Anti-Fraud Centre following an investigation into a series of fraud reports involving victims who were threatened with fabricated legal…
Dubai Police have arrested two suspects in a major phone scam that defrauded residents of nearly Dh11.9 million, according to Gulf News. The suspects impersonated representatives of official and international entities, threatening victims with fabricated legal cases and instructing them to transfer money to overseas accounts. The Anti-Fraud Centre's investigation revealed that the fraudsters used social media to recruit individuals who received victims' personal details and operational instructions.
Police urge the public to remain vigilant and verify any suspicious communications through official channels before taking action.
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