The General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security has arrested three individuals of African nationality for committing fraud-related offences by deceiving victims into believing they could convert ordinary paper into foreign currency.
The directorate explained that it had received a report from a citizen stating that an individual of African nationality had contacted him, claiming to possess the ability to convert regular paper into foreign banknotes. Upon receiving the case, a specialised security team was formed to conduct investigations, gather intelligence, and identify the suspects. The three individuals were subsequently apprehended, and equipment, tools, and chemicals used in the fraudulent operation were found in their possession.
Legal proceedings are currently underway in preparation for referring the case to the Public Prosecution.
The directorate urges citizens and residents not to cooperate with or fall victim to anyone claiming the ability to multiply money and to report any suspicious activity immediately via the directorate’s hotline at 992.
