Dubai arrests 2 men for channelling illegal funds via digital wallets
Investigation by Dubai Police's Anti-Fraud Centre revealed that the men used social media to target and convince individuals into sharing their banking details or open new accounts or digital wallets for small amounts.
The men then used these accounts to channel the illegal funds to deceive the authorities by not leaving a money trail.
Following their arrests, the officers confiscated several electronic devices and payment cards associated with the fraudulent accounts, and started legal proceedings against the criminals.
Dubai Police, which released details as part of its ongoing awareness campaign "Be Aware of Fraud", urged the public to avoid engaging with suspicious banking offers or sharing personal details with unofficial sources.
They also highlighted that such actions could unintentionally implicate individuals as accomplices in the crime, resulting in serious legal consequences.
The authority called on the public to promptly report suspicious financial activities through the "eCrime" platform or the Dubai Police smart app.
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