Internet fraudster lands in police net

An Emirati man was arrested recently for allegedly being involved in various Internet scams and stealing money. The suspect, identified as A.A, had been selling distinguished vehicle registration numbers, which he never owned, to interested buyers online claiming they were genuine. The suspect also allegedly breached the trust of people and appropriated money in illegal ways. The Sharjah Police launched an investigation immediately after they were alearted and the probe confirmed that the suspect had been indulging in illegal activities. According to an officer at the Criminal Investigation Department, the police found out that the suspect had been visiting a particular public place in Ajman regularly. In cooperation with the Ajman Police, he was arrested, though he fiercely resisted the arrest. “After completing legal procedures, his car was searched and 11 mobile phones were found, in addition to a number of forged mobile SIM cards,” the officer said. “The suspect confessed that he used to buy ordinary mobile phone numbers but claimed to interested buyers that he had attractive numbers. Forged copies of distinguished car plate numbers were also found in his possession. It was also found out that the suspect was also involved in other criminal cases.” The suspect is currently detained and will be referred to the Public Prosecution. The Sharjah Police have urged the public not to believe the claims of fraudsters who target people who can be convinced easily. “They should buy vehicle registration numbers or mobile phone numbers through authorised and legal channels rather than from people who don’t even ask for identification documents. Many people had fallen victims of such fraudsters and suffered huge losses of money as they handed over their money to fraudsters without even doubting them,” the officer said. He urged people to be more cautious and never believe the claims of strangers