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Daily Tribune
4 days ago
- Daily Tribune
Human trafficker extradited
TDT | Manama The Interpol and International Affairs Directorate at the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security arrested a 58-year-old Asian woman who was internationally wanted by a friendly country in connection with a human trafficking case. Part of ongoing international cooperation and coordination in combating crime and apprehending offenders, the arrest was made following the issuance of a Red Notice against her by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL). The Directorate stated that, in accordance with legal procedures and coordination with the Public Prosecution, the individual was handed over to the security authorities in the requesting country.
Gulf Insider
06-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Economic Crimes Directorate Arrests Suspect Over Fraudulent Rental Advertisements
The Anti-Economic Crimes Directorate of the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security at the Ministry of Interior arrested an Arab national for involvement in fraudulent activities, which included advertising chalet and camp rentals at low prices through a social media platform. The General Directorate noted that it had received several complaints regarding the scam and immediately launched investigations. After gathering evidence and conducting enquiries, the suspect was identified and apprehended. Legal procedures were taken, and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution. The General Directorate urged citizens and residents to refrain from engaging with suspicious individuals or entities and to verify the identities of those they deal with through social media. It also emphasised the importance of promptly reporting any fraud attempts through the 'Tawasul' app or by calling the hotline 992 to enable appropriate legal action. Source Bahrain News Agency
Daily Tribune
28-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Court upholds accountant's five-year sentence for pocketing academy trainee fees
The High Criminal Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a senior accountant for embezzling trainee fees intended for the Gulf Aviation Academy. The former financial controller was sentenced to five years in prison after diverting the academy's funds into his personal account. In addition to the jail term, he was fined BD41,777.759 and ordered to repay an equivalent amount to the institution. Civil claim The civil claim has been passed on to the appropriate court. He worked at the academy between January 2021 and April 2022. During that time, he transferred BD45,121 into his own bank account. The money should have gone to the academy. It had been paid by trainees. Transaction fees To pull it off, he fiddled with transaction dates, left out bank entries, and altered records in the academy's IT system. Reconciliation reports were doctored, sometimes using different formats, which made it harder to trace the missing money. He later resigned. But his exit didn't go unnoticed for long. A complaint landed with the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security. Statements The matter was passed to the Financial Crimes and Money Laundering Prosecution, which began taking statements from academy staff and digging through the paperwork. It was enough to bring charges. Among those questioned was the academy's head of financial management and bank accounts. Shesaid her department had just two staff at the time — the defendant, who served as the senior accountant, and another employee who worked as an accounts coordinator. The latter had been tasked with preparing the secondary financial plan for 2022. In practice, this meant that day-to-day matters were left to the defendant. She once asked him how the monthly reconciliations were done. He replied that the coordinator prepared the figures and he simply signed them off. She tried to review the reconciliation for December 2021, but never managed it. Signature Still, she noticed that both her own signature and his were on the report. She went on leave after finalising the annual plan. Investigators later found that he had tampered with the digital records, apparently trying to cover his tracks. Civil proceedings to retrieve the funds are now in motion.
Daily Tribune
21-03-2025
- Daily Tribune
Lawyer jailed for taking BD45,000 meant for client
A lawyer who admitted to embezzling BD45,000 meant for his client has been handed a six-month jail term, though the court chose to suspend it for three years. A criminal court found him guilty of breach of trust, ruling that he had taken money meant for a company he represented in a legal dispute. The case began when the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security received a complaint.
Gulf Insider
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Police Reports, Residency, And Traffic Services Now Online
Citizens and residents in Bahrain can now file police reports and access a range of security services through the MyGov application, the Ministry of Interior announced yesterday. The app enables users to report incidents directly to police stations, the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security, and the Investigation and Follow-Up Department at the Nationality, Passports, and Residence Affairs (NPRA). It also provides a dedicated service for reporting online child abuse cases, ensuring immediate access to law enforcement support. MyGov offers an electronic service for requesting and verifying Good Conduct Certificates, issued through the Criminal Information Directorate at the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Evidence. This feature simplifies the process for individuals needing official background checks, eliminating the need for in-person visits. NPRA services available on MyGov include passport issuance and renewal, residency applications and renewals, and travel permit issuance. The platform provides a more efficient alternative to traditional service centres, reducing waiting times and improving accessibility. Users can now handle General Directorate of Traffic services through MyGov, allowing them to renew driving licences, pay traffic fines instantly, and renew vehicle registrations without visiting service centres. These features streamline traffic-related procedures, making transactions faster and more convenient. H.E. General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Information and Communication Technology, said the initiative aligns with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and was made possible with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Also read: Indian School Student Dies In Tragic Road Accident In East Hidd Source News of Bahrain
