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12 Jailed in Bahrain for Phone Scam Stealing Bank Details

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12 Jailed in Bahrain for Phone Scam Stealing Bank Details

A group of 12 individuals has been sentenced in Bahrain for their involvement in a phone scam that targeted unsuspecting victims by pretending to be from financial institutions. The High Criminal Court handed down five-year prison terms and BD1,000 fines to four members of the group, while the remaining eight received three-year sentences. All 12 will be deported after serving their time.

How the Scam Worked

The scammers used fake phone calls to convince victims they were updating personal information for financial services. By posing as representatives of a payment app, they tricked people into sharing sensitive banking details, allowing the group to access and steal funds from their accounts.

Investigation and Arrests

The scam came to light after the Ministry of Interior’s Anti-Economic Crimes Directorate received reports of suspicious activity. Investigators discovered that the group had collected phone numbers randomly through an electronic payment app, which they used to impersonate app employees and execute their fraudulent scheme.

A Warning to Stay Vigilant

Authorities have urged the public to be cautious about sharing personal information over the phone, especially when contacted by unknown individuals claiming to represent financial services.

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