IN SAUDI ARABIA, A GROUP WAS CAUGHT STEALING MONEY FROM BANK ACCOUNTS

  • 23/08/2022

Riyadh: The Public Prosecution has announced that they have caught a group of people stealing money from bank accounts in Saudi Arabia. 11 people including natives and foreigners who impersonated bank employees were arrested. 


The accused used to conduct their illegal activities in a house. The gang used to scam the officials of various banks by calling the users on phone and taking the OTP. 

After cunningly asking for the ID number, the OTP is taken on the pretext of updating the account number. Later, the gang committed fraud by transferring money to other banks without the knowledge of the users.

The Public Prosecution said that there is a need for social awareness of the facts related to the methods of financial fraud through communication etc. 

Related News

Saudi Arabia to launch VAT refund for tourists next year
  • 30/11/2024
Saudi Arabia announces detection of new Corona variant 'JN.1 ...
  • 21/12/2023
Saudi Arabia tells citizens to return from Lebanon
  • 19/10/2023
Saudi Arabia confirms its plan to bid to host 2034 world cup
  • 05/10/2023
Parents could be arrested if students skip school in Saudi
  • 26/08/2023
Iran's top diplomat visits Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince
  • 18/08/2023
Brazil's Neymar signs 2 year contract with Saudi club Al Hil ...
  • 17/08/2023
Cristiano Ronaldo wins his first Arab Cup
  • 14/08/2023
Saudi SCOPA reaches deal with Airbus to develop helicopters ...
  • 19/06/2023
A Saudi man has not slept for 30 years
  • 05/06/2023
Over 16,000 arrested in Saudi last week for violations
  • 24/04/2023
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister visits Syria for first time ...
  • 18/04/2023