Dubai Police have successfully apprehended two individuals responsible for a sophisticated phone scam that defrauded residents of nearly Dh11.8 million. The suspects posed as representatives from various official and international organizations, frightening victims by claiming they were entangled in legal issues outside the UAE. Under the guise of verifying funds, the perpetrators coerced their targets into transferring money to overseas bank accounts. When these initial thefts proved insufficient, the scammers escalated their tactics by pressuring victims to sell personal assets, such as gold jewelry, and even forcing them to cut off contact with others to ensure total isolation and control.

A dedicated task force was established to track the flow of these illicit funds, eventually leading to the identification and arrest of the two suspects. During interrogation, the pair confessed to collaborating with an external criminal entity through social media, receiving victim data and instructions via a specialized app in exchange for a commission on each successful theft. Following the discovery of incriminating evidence on the suspects' mobile devices, Dubai Police have issued a strong warning to the public. Officials are urging residents to exercise extreme caution regarding unsolicited calls, resist psychological pressure from anonymous callers, and verify any requests for sensitive financial information through official channels like the eCrime platform or the 901 hotline.