The Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation arrested three suspects from one of the Asian countries after they forged bank transfer orders for local companies and transferred the money to the accounts of fake companies.

In coordination with the relevant banking institution through which the transfer was made, the accused were arrested while carrying out one of their operations. Signed chequebooks in the name of fake companies were found after searching their residence.

ATM cards, credit cards and purchase invoices to cover their criminal activity were also found. The defendants admitted the charges against them and they are referred to the concerned authorities to complete legal procedures in this regard.

The Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department appeals to the various commercial and financial institutions and companies to cooperate with the Department in case they notice any suspicious fund withdrawals, purchases or transfers, in order to prevent any financial losses due to this type of electronic fraud.