15 Arrested in Ajman for Impersonation Fraud: How Safe Are Your Banking Details?

By Islam Salah

Ajman Police have recently apprehended 15 individuals involved in a phone scam targeting residents. The suspects, who posed as officials, deceived victims into providing sensitive banking details and personal documents. 

Let’s take a closer look at how the scam operated and the ongoing investigation.

The Scam Operation

A group of 15 Asian nationals orchestrated a sophisticated phone scam where they impersonated officials from banks and government agencies to deceive victims.

Posing as trusted figures, the group contacted individuals and requested they update their banking details or personal documents, such as identification cards. 

To make their calls seem legitimate, the scammers used prepaid SIM cards registered with forged information, which allowed them to conceal their identities and avoid detection. 

The group’s tactics relied on creating a sense of urgency, often claiming that victims’ bank accounts had been frozen or blocked. This pressure led many people to believe they needed to act quickly and share sensitive banking information. 

Investigation and Arrest

Ajman Police were alerted to the fraudulent activity after receiving reports about suspicious phone calls made from prepaid SIM cards registered with forged information. Acting on this tip-off, detectives launched a thorough investigation to trace the scammers. 

Their efforts led to the arrest of 15 individuals, with authorities seizing 19 mobile phones that were used to carry out the fraudulent calls. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the scam, providing crucial information to aid the investigation. 

The accused are now in detention as the authorities continue to gather evidence and proceed with legal actions against them.

Public Warning and Advice

Colonel Ahmed Saeed Al Nuaimi, Director of the Criminal Investigation Department at Ajman Police, issued a strong public warning against trusting unsolicited phone calls requesting personal banking information. 

He emphasized that banks never ask customers to update their details over the phone and urged individuals to visit authorized branches for any necessary updates.

The Colonel also stressed the importance of remaining vigilant against such scams, advising the public to report any suspicious calls or activities to the authorities immediately. 

Staying Vigilant Against Scams

This case serves as a reminder of the importance of remaining cautious against phone scams, particularly those targeting personal banking information. Thanks to the swift action of Ajman Police, 15 suspects were apprehended, but the fight against fraud continues.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and never share personal banking details over the phone to protect themselves from these scams.

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