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The Sharjah Police General Command has dismantled an international fraud network that swindled more than Dh3 million from victims using sophisticated online scams, authorities said on Sunday. The operation, led by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), resulted in the arrest of four African nationals accused of orchestrating multiple fraud schemes targeting individuals within the UAE and overseas. Pattern of scams uncovered Police said the case came to light after receiving several reports that revealed a recurring pattern of fraudulent activity. Investigations confirmed that the suspects were part of an organised network that used diverse tactics to deceive victims and steal their money. Fake shipment scam Colonel Dr Khalifa Balhaj, Director of the CID, said one of the key methods involved fake delivery scams. The suspects impersonated shipping and insurance companies, convincing victims that they had parcels awaiting clearance. They then demanded payments under various pretexts, including customs fees and insurance charges. Investigations further revealed that the gang had gained unauthorised access to data linked to a legitimate insurance company operating in the shipping sector, allowing them to use real information to make their scams more convincing and target suppliers and clients with genuine business dealings. International operation Authorities said the […]
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