Economic Crimes Directorate arrests suspect over fraudulent rental advertisements

Manama :  The Anti-Economic Crimes Directorate of the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security at the Ministry of Interior arrested an Arab national for involvement in fraudulent activities, which included advertising chalet and camp rentals at low prices through a social media platform.

The General Directorate noted that it had received several complaints regarding the scam and immediately launched investigations.  After gathering evidence and conducting enquiries, the suspect was identified and apprehended.  Legal procedures were taken, and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution.

The General Directorate urged citizens and residents to refrain from engaging with suspicious individuals or entities and to verify the identities of those they deal with through social media.  It also emphasised the importance of promptly reporting any fraud attempts through the “Tawasul” app or by calling the hotline 992 to enable appropriate legal action.