UAE: Ajman Police recently successfully dismantled a 15-member expatriate gang responsible for a large-scale phone scam operation. The suspects impersonated officials to steal victims’ banking details and personal information, using various deceitful tactics to exploit them financially. The criminals operated with prepaid SIM cards that had been registered using forged identities, further complicating efforts to track their activities. Their main strategy involved tricking individuals into disclosing sensitive details over the phone.
Colonel Ahmed Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director of the Criminal and Investigation Department at Ajman Police, stated that reports of fraudulent phone calls led investigators to uncover the gang’s activities. During the investigation, authorities confiscated 19 mobile phones used by the perpetrators, and after interrogating the suspects, they admitted to their involvement in the scam. The suspects are now in custody, awaiting further legal proceedings.
Colonel Al Nuaimi praised the efficiency and thoroughness of the criminal investigation team, highlighting their swift action in bringing the gang to justice. He also issued a warning to the public about common scam tactics, including fraudulent claims of blocked bank accounts or frozen cards, which scammers use to pressure victims into revealing their confidential banking information.
Ajman Police also reassured the public that banks would never ask customers to update their banking details via phone calls. Colonel Al Nuaimi advised individuals to always verify such requests directly with their banks in person. He encouraged everyone to be vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly, stressing the importance of not sharing personal or banking details with unverified callers to avoid falling victim to such scams.
