Two Asians held in Bahrain for e-scams

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Two Asians were arrested for carrying out e-scams and taking money from their victims’ bank accounts.

This was announced yesterday by the Anti-Economic Crimes Directorate of the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security.

An investigation was launched following complaints from people who received calls from the suspects pretending to be from a bank.

A team was formed in coordination with commercial banks to collect information about the beneficiaries for the related bank transfer.

The probe identified and arrested the fraud suspects, while devices and mobile phones used in the scams were seized.

Legal proceedings were taken to refer the case to the Public Prosecution. The Directorate calls upon citizens and residents not to respond to such calls.