Gang jailed in Dubai for stealing Dhs9,900 from a man's account after forcing him to reveal bank details over phone
Dubai Misdemeanour and minor offences court sentenced a five-member Asian gang to one month in jail, to be followed by deportation, and fined them Dhs9,900 for defrauding an Arab national by impersonating a police officer and stealing funds from his bank account.
The case dates back to March 2025, when the victim filed a report with Dubai Police, stating he had lost Dhs9,900 after receiving a call from one of the suspects claiming he was a police officer tasked by the Central Bank to update his bank account details.
The gangster threatened the victim that his account would be frozen if the victim did not disclose his card details and PIN so the victim complied, only to discover the amounts were withdrawn moments later.
Dubai Police's Cybercrime Unit found out that the gangsters used a residential apartment in Deira as a hub for targeting victims across the UAE.
Investigations revealed that smart phones used to contact victims and commit crimes were found hidden in plastic bags and shoes.
Forensic analysis affirmed one device was used in the victim's case.
On being questioned, the gangsters admitted to impersonating police, bank, or government officials, tricking victims into revealing bank details.
They confessed that they were recruited and directed by a fugitive who had rented the apartment for them before fleeing the country.
They added that he used to contact them via phone, instructing them to collect victims' bank card details and PINs.
Once the data was obtained, he used to withdraw money from the victims' accounts and send the gang members monthly payments ranging from Dhs1,800 to Dhs2,000.
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