In a recent success, Kuwait’s General Department of Criminal Investigation has dismantled two separate scam networks involving eight individuals of different nationalities, specialized in online fraud schemes.
The perpetrators lured unsuspecting victims into providing personal loans with the promise of approval within 48 hours. Once hooked, victims were coerced into opening multiple bank accounts, subsequently manipulated by the fraudsters for various illicit activities.
Following legal procedures, the culprits were apprehended, marking a significant stride in Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and uphold the rule of law. Additionally, another criminal group operating through a smartphone application, posing as the “Ministry of Commerce – Consumer Protection,” was exposed. Their fraudulent activities involved creating fake websites to deceive individuals into filing commercial complaints, enabling the misuse of victims’ personal data and bank accounts.
The search operation led to the discovery of multiple devices, numerous bank cards, and phone numbers unrelated to the criminals, all used in the fraudulent operations. These findings have been handed over to the authorities for appropriate action.
As a precautionary measure, the public is advised to exercise caution and avoid engaging with applications of unknown origins or unreliable websites. This vigilance is crucial to safeguard individuals from falling victim to fraud and other unlawful activities.
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