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Daily Tribune
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Palestinian Interior Minister Tours Key Security Departments in Bahrain
Palestinian Interior Minister Ziad Mahmoud Hab Al-Reeh visited several key departments of Bahrain's Ministry of Interior during his official trip to the Kingdom. He was accompanied by Chief of Public Security, Major-General Tariq bin Hassan Al-Hassan. The visit included stops at the Royal Police Academy, the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, and the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security. At the Royal Police Academy, the minister and his delegation watched a documentary showcasing the international achievements of the Ministry's Military Step Measurement Team. He was also briefed on the Academy's academic and training programs designed to prepare security personnel to meet the highest professional standards. The visit concluded with a tour of the Academy's facilities. The minister then visited the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, where he was briefed on Bahrain's efforts to combat crime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. He also reviewed the latest digital investigation tools and forensic technologies and discussed opportunities for cooperation in training and experience sharing. His final stop was at the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security, where he was introduced to initiatives aimed at fighting corruption, strengthening transparency, and protecting the national economy. The visit also highlighted the use of advanced systems to monitor suspicious online activities and analyze digital data. The tour underscored the ongoing security cooperation and the exchange of expertise between Bahrain and Palestine.
Daily Tribune
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Palestinian Interior Minister Tours Bahrain's Security Directorates
TDT | Manama Palestinian Minister of Interior Ziad Mahmoud Hab Al-Reeh paid a visit to several key security directorates in Bahrain, highlighting the growing cooperation between the two nations in security and law enforcement. The Minister, accompanied by Chief of Public Security Lt-General Tariq Al Hassan, toured the Royal Police Academy, the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, and the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security. At the Royal Police Academy, the visiting delegation watched a documentary on the Ministry of Interior's internationally recognized pace-sticking team and learned about the academy's advanced training and academic programs designed to prepare security personnel to the highest standards. They also took a tour of the academy's facilities. The visit continued at the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, where the Minister was briefed on Bahrain's efforts to combat crime, drugs, and human trafficking. The team was introduced to state-of-the-art tools for digital forensics, evidence analysis, and other modern investigative techniques. Discussions also touched on opportunities for joint training and the exchange of expertise. Minister Hab Al-Reeh concluded his tour at the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security. There, he received an overview of Bahrain's work to fight corruption, protect the national economy, and monitor electronic crimes. He was also shown the advanced systems used to track and analyze suspicious digital activities. The visit reflected Bahrain's commitment to sharing knowledge and strengthening security ties with friendly nations, while showcasing the Kingdom's modern capabilities in crime prevention and digital security.
Daily Tribune
14-07-2025
- Daily Tribune
Don't Let a Thief Ruin Your Vacation – Secure Your Phone Before You Travel
As the summer vacation and travel season kicks in, Bahrain's General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic and Electronic Security has launched a new awareness campaign warning the public about a noticeable rise in smartphone thefts, especially in busy public areas. The authorities are urging everyone to take extra care, stressing that losing a phone today means more than just losing the device — it also puts your private data at risk, which could be misused. They explained that smartphones have become prime targets for thieves, not just for their monetary value, but because they store sensitive personal information. If stolen, this data could be exploited in harmful and illegal ways. To help people protect their devices, especially iPhones, the Directorate recommends adjusting certain security settings. One of the key tips is to disable access to the 'Control Center' and prevent enabling 'Airplane Mode' from the lock screen — this helps keep the device traceable if it's stolen. They've shared a few simple steps to boost phone security: These steps make it harder for thieves to use or hide the stolen phone, and they increase the chances of tracking and recovering it. Authorities are calling on both citizens and residents to remain alert and not ignore these protective measures, especially while traveling or moving through crowded spaces. In case of theft or suspicious activity, people are encouraged to report immediately by calling the hotline: 992.
Daily Tribune
31-01-2025
- Daily Tribune
BD21,000 stolen by fake bank staff
Asian fraudsters posing as bank staff tricked victims into handing over their banking details by claiming their accounts needed updating or that they had won cash prizes, stealing more than BD21,000 before being caught. A court has now upheld prison sentences for two of the 21 members of the criminal network, some of whom were also found guilty of possessing pornographic material. The High Criminal Court of Appeal refused to overturn the one-year jail terms of two defendants, leaving them to serve their sentences along with the rest of the gang. The first to eighth defendants were each sentenced to five years behind bars and fined BD5,000. Jail time The ninth and tenth received three years, while the eleventh to twenty-first were handed one-year terms. On top of that, the seventh to ninth, eleventh to fifteenth, and eighteenth were fined BD100 each for having pornographic material. The court ruled that all of them would be deported once they had served their time. Investigators found that the scam was run by a group of Asian nationals who had banded together to strip money from unsuspecting victims. Masquerading as bank employees, they called people claiming their account details needed updating or falsely telling them they had won cash prizes. Once they had the details, they drained funds from the victims' accounts. Authorities were tipped off when reports started flooding into the Anti-Cybercrime Directorate at the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption, Economic, and Electronic Security. Investigators traced the stolen money, leading them straight to the culprits.
