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Saudi Arabia: 13 Individuals Arrested for SR22.6 Million Financial Fraud Scam

Riyadh - A complex financial fraud scheme, involving money laundering, electronic fraud, and violations of the electronic transactions system, has led to the arrest of 13 individuals in Saudi Arabia. According to Saudi Gazette, this network of fraudsters has been successfully investigated by the Financial Fraud wing of the Public Prosecution.

Arrested Suspects

  • The arrested individuals are accused of creating falsified electronic links and sending them to unsuspecting victims to gain illegal access to their government accounts.
  • With this illicit activity, the criminals managed to issue legitimate authorities without the victims’ knowledge and seized significant financial amounts from their bank accounts.

Scale of the Scam

  • The scale of the scam was reported to be around SR16 million, with over SR600,000 seized in cash and other currencies.
  • The frozen financial amounts include those in the suspects’ personal accounts and the commercial entity accounts.

Penalties and Warnings

  • All 13 suspects have been taken into custody and will face trial at the competent court. Strict penalties will be sought as per the law.
  • The Public Prosecution reminds everyone about the seriousness of clickable fraudulent links, engaging in risky dealings with unapproved websites, and sharing personal or financial data with unknown entities or individuals.

Stay Protected Against Financial Fraud

  • In the event of becoming a victim of financial fraud, the Public Prosecution urges immediate reporting to the relevant authorities.

Key Takeaways

  • A sophisticated financial fraud operation has led to the arrest of 13 individuals in Saudi Arabia.
  • The scheme involved money laundering, electronic fraud, and violations of the electronic transactions system.
  • The total financial gain from the scam was reported to be around SR22.6 million.
  • All suspects have been taken into custody and will face trial.
  • The Public Prosecution urges the public to remain cautious against clickable fraudulent links and to report any instances of financial fraud to the relevant authorities.