Dubai Police arrest two in Dh11.9m phone scam targeting residents

Dubai Police's Anti-Fraud Centre has arrested two suspects involved in a phone scam that defrauded residents of Dh11.9 million. The fraudsters contacted victims by phone, falsely claiming they were implicated in criminal cases abroad, then intimidated them into transferring money to overseas accounts under the pretext of verification. Some victims were also persuaded to sell gold jewellery to cover insufficient amounts. The scam involved isolating victims from family and friends to maintain psychological control. During questioning, the suspects admitted to being recruited through social media by an entity operating outside the country, receiving victim details and scripts through a dedicated application in exchange for commission payments. Dubai Police advised residents to remain vigilant against unsolicited calls claiming to represent government bodies or banks, and to verify communications through official channels before taking action.